Citely
AI citation checker and source finderVerify citations and validate references with AI
Highlights
What you can do with it
- A professor checks citations in student papers
- An undergraduate verifies references before submitting research
- A journal editor spots problematic citations during review
How to use it
- 1 Visit citely.ai and register or log in
- 2 Select a function such as citation check or source search
- 3 Enter the text or citation to process
- 4 Wait for the analysis and verification result
- 5 View, export, or share the verified citations
Who it is for
Pros
- Connects to major academic databases
- Automates false-citation detection and validation
- Exports verified citations in multiple formats
Limitations
- Free trial only, with paid packages for full use
- Verification depends on database coverage, so some sources may be missed
- Automated checks still benefit from a human review before submission
What Citely is
Citely is an AI citation checker and source finder built for academic work. It connects to major databases such as CrossRef, PubMed, arXiv, and Google Scholar to verify false citations, validate references, and find the original sources behind a claim. Instead of checking every reference by hand, you can let the tool analyze your text and flag problems. It can also format and organize citations in styles like APA, MLA, and Chicago, and export verified citations or share a report with collaborators. A free trial is available, with paid packages for heavier use.
What you can do with it
- Check citations in a document and flag false references
- Validate references against CrossRef, PubMed, arXiv, and Google Scholar
- Find the original source behind a citation
- Format and export citations in APA, MLA, and Chicago
Who it is for
- Students writing papers and reports who need accurate references
- Scholars and researchers managing large numbers of sources
- Journal editors checking submissions during peer review
- Anyone who wants to protect the integrity of their citations
What to watch out for
Only a free trial is offered, with paid packages for full access, and that pricing can change. Verification depends on database coverage, so a real source that sits outside the connected databases could be missed, and an automated result is not a guarantee. Treat the tool as a first pass rather than a final judge, and still review flagged items yourself before you submit a paper or publish, since responsibility for the references rests with you. Run one full task end to end first, then expand once you are comfortable with the workflow and the result quality.
FAQ
What databases does Citely use?
It integrates with CrossRef, PubMed, arXiv, and Google Scholar to validate references.
Can it format my citations?
Yes. It can format and organize citations in styles such as APA, MLA, and Chicago.
Is there a free option?
A free trial is available, with paid packages for more advanced use.
Why it is free
What the official page says： free trial
Free limits, trial length and features are decided by the official site and can change at any time.
Product preview
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