Scribbr
Academic citation generator, plagiarism checker, and proofreading for students
What is Scribbr?
Scribbr is built entirely for academic integrity — it helps students cite correctly, check for plagiarism, and improve academic writing quality through a combination of AI tools and human proofreading services. The Citation Generator supports 10,000+ citation styles and 17 source types, making it the most comprehensive citation tool for students who need to handle diverse referencing requirements across different courses and institutions.
The Plagiarism Checker is powered by iThenticate, the same software used by publishers and universities for originality checking. This makes Scribbr's results more meaningful than cheaper web-crawling tools — the same algorithm your professor or journal editor is likely using. The AI Proofreader catches grammar and style errors in academic prose, while the premium Human Proofreading service has expert editors review your manuscript.
Scribbr's paraphrasing tool is an extension of the core academic toolkit — useful for rewriting source material in your own words while preserving academic register. The combination of citation management, plagiarism checking, and paraphrasing in one academic-focused platform makes Scribbr the most complete academic writing support tool available.
Key Features
- Citation Generator (10,000+ citation styles, 17 source types)
- Plagiarism Checker (iThenticate-powered)
- AI Proofreader for grammar and style
- Human Proofreading service
- Paraphrasing tool
- Summarizer
- Bibliography generator
- Grammar Checker
- Knowledge base (citation guides for all styles)
- Essay editor (structural feedback)
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Most comprehensive citation generator — 10,000+ styles covering even rare formats
- iThenticate-powered plagiarism checker used by universities and publishers
- Human proofreading service available for final manuscripts
- Free citation tools are genuinely complete and useful
Cons
- Plagiarism and AI proofreading features require paid credits
- Paraphrasing quality is basic compared to QuillBot
- Human proofreading is expensive ($10+ per 1,000 words)
- Not a general writing tool — focused exclusively on academic use
Pricing
Model: Credits + Subscription
| Plan | Price | Key Limits |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0/mo | Citation generator, basic grammar checker |
| Credits | $12+ | Plagiarism checks and proofreading sold per use |
| Premium | Custom | Bundles of plagiarism checks and proofreading |