Import your Zotero library, read PDFs, and manage citations — all in one fast, modern app. No more clunky interfaces.
Web app · Desktop coming soon · Free · No signup required
Fast, modern, and focused on what researchers actually need.
One-click import from your Zotero SQLite database. Brings everything: papers, collections, notes, tags. Also supports BibTeX.
Read papers right in the app. Text selection, zoom, multi-page view, and keyboard shortcuts. No more switching to Preview or Acrobat.
Copy citations in APA, IEEE, BibTeX, Harvard, Vancouver, Chicago, or MLA with one click. Formatted correctly every time.
Organize your library with collections and tags. Filter, search, and sort. Find any paper in seconds.
Drag-and-drop PDFs onto papers or use the file picker. Add papers by DOI with auto-fill metadata from OpenAlex.
Your data stays in your browser. No account required to start. Fast and lightweight — no Electron bloat.
| Feature | Folio | Zotero |
|---|---|---|
| Modern, clean interface | ✓ | — |
| Works in the browser (no install) | ✓ | — |
| Import Zotero library directly | ✓ | N/A |
| Built-in PDF reader | ✓ | ✓ |
| 7 citation styles one-click | ✓ | ✓ |
| Add by DOI with auto-fill | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fast and lightweight | ✓ | — |
| No account required | ✓ | ✓ |
AI features, paper discovery, writing tools, and collaboration coming soon.
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Desktop apps for macOS, Windows & Linux coming soon.