Citation · Office #54,116

What it is

Calls itself “citation generator” and “writing workspace”.

• Calls itself: citation generator · writing workspace

“Citation is a citation generator and writing workspace.”

Where it puts itself

Publishes a comparison page.

“…vs Citation Machine -> https://citation.co/alternatives/citation-machine”

What it costs

Yearly plan. A free tier up to a usage limit. Trial: “7 day”. No monthly plan. Prices quoted: $59.99/year.

• Monthly: no
• Yearly: yes
• Free plan: free up to a limit
• Price: $59.99/year
• Trial: 7 day

“Citation Pro costs $59.99 per year.”

“Is Citation free to use? Yes. Create an account to start writing, adding sources, and checking your work.”

“Is Citation free to use? Yes. Create an account to start writing, adding sources, and checking your work. Usage allowances apply to sources, assistant messages, checks, and storage.”

Who it sells to

Sells to consumers. Made for Educators, Researchers and Students.

• Sells to: consumers
• Made for: Educators · Researchers · Students

“Citation / Educators”

“Citation / Researchers”

How it runs

A API, command-line tool and web app. Hosted in the cloud. Offers an API. AI is a side feature.

• Kind: api · cli · web
• Runs where: cloud / hosted
• API: yes
• AI role: a side feature

“Use the Word companion, supported integrations, MCP, CLI and API to work with the same material in other contexts.”

“That approach shapes Citation today: a browser workspace where sources remain connected to the words they support.”

What it works with

Names Citation Machine on its pages.

• Names: Citation Machine

“Citation is a citation generator and writing workspace.”

“Alternatives vs Citation Machine”

What it offers as proof

Live, no waitlist. Try it without signing up. Publishes docs, a blog and a careers page.

• Instant signup: yes
• Trial asks for: nothing

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“Do I need a payment card? No card is needed for a free account.”