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24 alternatives to Ref Manager

A Simple Reference Manager

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.

1. 1
   RefManager ▲9

   Solve any MicroStation reference file problem fast!

   2025 · axiomint.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Manager checklist▲323

   Cheatsheet of things every manager should do

   2017 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Reforge Extension▲545

   An expert by your side in the places you work

   2024 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Refbox▲171

   Collect, organize and float your references. Refbox is a fast reference board app for Mac, Windows and iPad.

   Nov 2025 · ref.box · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Refiner▲321

   Refiner is customer feedback software for SaaS and digital product teams. Collect targeted in-app and mobile survey feedback, analyze responses, and act on insights.

   2020 · refiner.io · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Refly▲492

   Smart editor that helps you write better content, faster

   2016 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   RefMe▲71

   Generate citations, reference lists, and bibliographies

   2015 · citethisforme.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Reference▲71

   Automated reference checks

   2020 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   PloyRef▲69

   Automated employee reference checking

   2020 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Refrens ABC▲213

    Dead simple leads management for freelancers & small teams

    2023 · refrens.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Citationsy for Mac▲125

    Create citations, reference lists, & bibliographies on OS X

    2018 · citationsy.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    The Simple Project Manager▲79

    A stripped back way to manage projects and tasks in Notion

    2023 · selida.gumroad.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    RefR▲107

    Curated content for social media that generate leads.

    2017 · refr.io · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Quire 2.0▲112

    A redefined task manager for your teams

    2017 · quire.io · its alternatives →

15. 15
    RemNote▲236

    The all-in-one tool for thinking and learning

    2021 · remnote.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Recall▲95

    The only bookmark manager programmers need

    2022 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Reffo▲94

    Receive feedback on job offers

    2019 · its alternatives →

18. 18PC
    Personal CRM: Note taking, the way it should be▲175

    Use the best Personal CRM to stop losing touch with people who matter. We know who you need to email next. Start using our personal relationship manager.

    2020 · nat.app · its alternatives →

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    Citationsy▲95

    Easily create citations, reference lists, and bibliographies

    2017 · citationsy.com · its alternatives →

20. 20RO
    Refinator, online lecture notes and PDFs with prerequisite lists▲35

    2016 · refinator.herokuapp.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    ListsManager▲64

    Lead validation, segmentation & management made simple

    2023 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Simple Tab Manager▲70

    A simple way to quickly sort and group tabs

    2022 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Infinite Tabs Manager▲110

    A new and better way to organise all tabs.

    2018 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Easynote▲104

    One tool to manage all your work in one single place

    2021 · easynote.com · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →