Scribbr
Scribbr
★ #38 in ProductivityCitation and plagiarism for papers: APA, MLA, a checker — Paperpal's more citation-native cousin for people who want the reference, not the rewrite.
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Overview
Scribbr is Paperpal if the unit is the reference: cite, check, submit. Scholarcy summarizes; this cites.
It will not rewrite the paper. The product is the style. If academic writing should be cited, this is the tool. If it should be polished, Paperpal.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Citations people actually submit
- Plagiarism check in the same house
- APA / MLA without a plugin
- Academic-native
Cons
- Will not rewrite
- Paid academic
- Not Paperpal's polish
Who it's for
Generating an APA list
Checking a paper before submit
Leaving Paperpal for citations
Academic references
Bottom line
Citations as the product — Scribbr if the paper should be referenced, Paperpal if it should be rewritten.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Scribbr?
Scribbr is a Productivity tool developed by Scribbr. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Citation and plagiarism for papers: APA, MLA, a checker — Paperpal's more citation-native cousin for people who want the reference, not the rewrite.
Is Scribbr free?
No — Scribbr is a paid product. Check the official website for current plans and pricing.
Is Scribbr open source?
No — Scribbr is proprietary software.
What are the best alternatives to Scribbr?
Notable Productivity alternatives include Notion AI, Grammarly, Canva AI. Browse all 4 tools in our Productivity category for a full overview.
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Basic Info
- Pricing
- Paid
- Rating
- ★ 4.6 (8,900 reviews) Ratings explained
- Platforms
- Web
- Founded
- 2012
- Headquarters
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Last verified
- 2026-09-11
