Mendeley Reference Manager vs Petal
| Mendeley Reference Manager | Petal | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | $4.58/mo | $2.55/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | extension, Linux, macOS, Web, Windows | extension, Web |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| PDF annotation | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | — | 4.99 /user/mo |
Both are listed in Best Reference Management Software, Best Citation Management Software. On Inferse, Mendeley Reference Manager scores higher on our published basis.