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AI citation checker and source finder tool. Check fake citations, verify references, and find original sources — so your research stays credible.

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Integrated with leading academic databases

    • arXiv
    • CrossRef
    • OpenAlex
    • PubMed
    • Semantic Scholar

Powerful citation tools for serious researchers.

Advanced features to streamline your research workflow and maintain academic integrity.

Find original source of citation instantly. Direct integration with major academic databases including CrossRef, PubMed, arXiv, and Google Scholar for comprehensive source validation.

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Everything you need for reliable research.

Comprehensive citation verification and source validation tools to ensure your academic work meets the highest standards.

Source Finder

Find credible academic sources for your research topics automatically.

Advanced search algorithms help you discover relevant, peer-reviewed sources from trusted academic databases, saving hours of manual research.

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Citation Checker

Instantly verify the authenticity of academic references and citations.

Our AI-powered system cross-references citations against authoritative academic databases to ensure every source is legitimate and properly attributed.

Research Assistant

AI-powered chat assistant for citation verification and source analysis.

Ask questions about your references, verify citation details, and get real-time guidance on source authenticity. Our AI assistant helps you maintain academic integrity throughout your research process.

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Trusted by researchers worldwide.

See how Citely is helping students, academics, and researchers maintain the highest standards of citation integrity in their work.

    • Citely has revolutionized how I verify citations in student papers. The AI detection of fabricated references is incredibly accurate and saves me hours of manual checking.

      Dr. Sarah Chen
      Professor of Biology, Stanford University

    • Citely helped me avoid citing fake papers that I found online. The real-time verification as I write has made my research process so much more reliable.

      Emily Thompson
      Undergraduate Researcher, UCLA

    • As someone writing a dissertation, Citely gives me confidence that every citation in my work is legitimate. The database integration is seamless and the verification reports are thorough.

      Sophia Rodriguez
      PhD Candidate, MIT

    • I recommend Citely to all researchers in our institution. The integration with existing reference managers and the comprehensive source verification make it indispensable.

      Dr. Aisha Patel
      Research Librarian, Oxford University

    • For our large research team, Citely ensures consistency in citation standards across all publications. The collaborative features make it easy to maintain our citation library.

      Prof. Elena Kowalski
      Research Director, Max Planck Institute

    • Citely has become an essential tool in our peer review process. It helps us quickly identify submissions with questionable citations, maintaining the integrity of published research.

      Marcus Lee
      Journal Editor, Nature Communications

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Trial

Pay once, get 2000 characters

$9/once
  • 15 credits
  • Find Source: up to 300 characters
  • Verify References: up to 2,000 characters
  • Basic verification
  • Email support

Monthly

$19/month, billed monthly. Cancel anytime

$19/month
  • 150 credits per month
  • Find Source: up to 300 characters
  • Verify References: up to 4,000 characters
  • Advanced source verification
  • Citation export (APA, MLA, Chicago)
  • Email support

Yearly

billed yearly. Cancel anytime

$14/month
  • 1,500 credits per year
  • Find Source: up to 300 characters
  • Verify References: up to 4,000 characters
  • Advanced source verification
  • Citation export (APA, MLA, Chicago)
  • Priority support

Believer

Pay once, get access for 3 years

$347/once
  • 5,000 credits (3 years)
  • Find Source: up to 300 characters
  • Verify References: up to 4,000 characters
  • Advanced AI analysis
  • All citation formats
  • Dedicated support
  • Professor guidance sessions

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Frequently asked questions

Have questions about citation verification? Find answers to common questions about Citely's research tools.

    • How accurate is Citely's citation verification?

      Citely uses AI-powered verification against authoritative academic databases like CrossRef and PubMed, achieving over 95% accuracy in detecting authentic vs. fabricated citations.

    • What citation formats does Citely support?

      Citely supports all major citation styles including APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard, IEEE, and many others, with automatic formatting and style conversion.

    • Can I use Citely for collaborative research projects?

      Yes! Citely supports team collaboration with shared citation libraries, verification reports, and the ability to export verified citations for group projects.

    • What academic databases does Citely search?

      We integrate with major databases including CrossRef, PubMed, arXiv, Google Scholar, and other discipline-specific repositories to provide comprehensive source verification.

    • Is my research data secure with Citely?

      Absolutely. Your research data is encrypted and stored securely. We never share your work with third parties, and you maintain full ownership of your content.

    • What happens if I exceed my monthly credit limit?

      You can upgrade your plan anytime or purchase additional credits. We'll notify you before you reach your limit so you can continue your research uninterrupted.

    • Can Citely help me find new sources for my research?

      Yes! Citely's AI can suggest relevant, peer-reviewed sources based on your research topic and automatically verify their authenticity before you use them.

    • How does Citely detect AI-generated fake citations?

      Our advanced algorithms cross-reference citations against multiple authoritative databases and use pattern recognition to identify inconsistencies typical of fabricated references.

    • Does Citely work with reference management software?

      Yes! Citely integrates with popular tools like Zotero, Mendeley, and EndNote, allowing you to import and verify your existing citation libraries.