Your research writing and knowledge engine
Gather, import, and organize references in one place, then capture insights and explore ideas without the friction of managing multiple tools.
Strengthen your critical thinking and reduce overwhelm by turning scattered quotations and ideas into a structured, ready-to-write outline.
Summarize text and find relevant sources faster, so you can spend less time searching and more time interpreting and writing.
Access articles, tutorials, and expert insights to bring structure to your research and strengthen your writing.
Yes! Citavi works directly with Microsoft Word via the Citavi Word Add-In, making it easy to insert citations and build your bibliography as you write.
You can also use Citavi with Google Docs by copying formatted citations and bibliography entries from your Citavi project and pasting them into your document. This gives you the flexibility to work in Google Docs while still benefiting from Citavi’s powerful reference management features.
Citavi makes it easy to build a rich reference library from a wide range of sources. You can add books, journal articles, websites, PDFs, and even multimedia files. Whether your source is saved locally, found online, or stored in another reference manager, Citavi supports a broad set of formats and reference types.
There are several ways to add references:
Citavi also helps you avoid duplicates, check local library availability, and find full texts of online journal and newspaper articles, so your library stays clean, complete, and easy to navigate. No matter where your sources live, Citavi helps you bring them together in one organized, searchable library.
Yes! With Citavi’s cloud-based projects, you can access your reference library from multiple devices—whether you're working on a desktop at the office or a laptop at home. Your data stays up to date across all locations, and you can collaborate with team members in real time. All you need is an internet connection and a Citavi account to stay in sync.
For organizations that require an on-premise solution, Citavi also offers Citavi DBServer, which allows teams to work together securely within their own IT infrastructure.
Citavi’s annotation tools are designed for PDF files. You can highlight text, add comments, extract quotations, and create tasks directly within the PDF viewer. These annotations are saved in your project, making it easy to organize and reference them later.
For other file types, you can add notes or summaries manually to keep your insights connected and your project organized.
Yes! Citavi offers over 11,000 citation styles for journals, institutions, and publishers, so you can format your references exactly as required. You can easily switch styles at any time, upload your own, or customize an existing style to meet specific guidelines.
Yes! Citavi offers a free trial so you can explore its features before committing. The trial includes access to Citavi Web and/or Citavi Desktop, depending on your preferred platform. No credit card is required to get started—just create a Citavi account and you're ready to begin.
Yes! Citavi offers flexible licensing options for both individuals and organizations.
Many universities and research institutions offer free access to Citavi through an institutional site license. If you're a student, faculty member, or staff, you may already have access—just sign in with your university email address.
To find out if your university or institution is included, visit the Citavi site license list. The list is organized alphabetically.
To access your Citavi account and work on your projects in Citavi Web, go to citaviweb.citavi.com. From there, you can log in with your Citavi credentials and start working right away.
If you're using Citavi Desktop, you’ll log in through the application itself after installation. Both platforms connect to your Citavi account, so your projects stay accessible and up to date.
Yes! Citavi integrates with NVivo, allowing you to transfer references, PDFs, quotations, and categories between the two tools. Citavi’s categories become NVivo codes, and quotations are imported as annotations or coded content. You can share cloud projects from Citavi Web or Desktop using NVivo’s “Add from Citavi” wizard.
Note: Changes made in Citavi aren’t automatically synced with NVivo—you’ll need to re-share your project if updates are made.
Citavi offers a range of support resources to help you get the most out of the software:
Whether you're looking for quick answers, technical help, or peer insights, Citavi’s support channels are here to help.
See how Citavi can help you gain clarity, control, and confidence in your research process.
