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EndNote: EndNote versions compared

Information and guidance on using Desktop EndNote and EndNote online to manage bibliographic references.

Use this table to help you decide which version of EndNote suits your needs.

  • Undergraduates and Masters students - we would recommend EndNote online with registration via Web of Science. It has all the functionality you need to store and use references, plus customised styles. It can be accessed from anywhere at any time.
  • Research postgraduates and staff - we would recommend Desktop EndNote as it has the full functionality you need, including customising output styles for specific publications. Synchronise it with EndNote online to continue to work on any PC on- or off-campus.

 

EndNote online direct registration
(also known as EndNote basic)		 EndNote online registration via Web of Science EndNote online synchronised with Desktop EndNote Desktop Endnote
Free - find out more and register Free to University members - register via the Web of Science Free

Free to University members

On campus PCs - use via Apps Anywhere.

Personal and University-owned computers - Request the download files via the DTS Self-Service Portal. 
Once logged in to the portal select 'Digital Technology Services' > 'Request Software' > 'Site Licenced Software' > 'Software - EndNote'. Note that the software will need to be removed from personal computers on leaving the University.

Store up to 50,000 references

2 GB attachment storage quota 

Store up to 50,000 references

2 GB attachment storage quota 

Unlimited reference storage

Unlimited attachment storage quota

Unlimited reference storage

Unlimited attachment storage quota

21 standard output styles

Customisation not possible

Selected, customised output styles used in the University

Customisation not possible

3,400 output styles

Customisation not possible 

6,000+ output styles

Customisation possible to create the styles required by different publications

Possible to import extra styles for specific publications
  Share groups with colleagues Share groups with colleagues Sharing possible via EndNote online
Internet connection required Internet connection required Internet connection required Possible to work offline
      Automatically find full-text 
      Cite figures and tables 
      Customise the user interface 
      Customise reference types and fields