Linkfount vs Zotero
Give selected papers, reading lists, and public writing their own website. Keep managing references in Zotero.
Preview before signing up. Start free with links and lists. Professional adds ongoing imports and publishing tools.
Which fits your needs?
Choose Zotero if you want
- References collected and organized for research
- PDF reading and annotation
- Citations added to a manuscript from your word processor
Choose Linkfount if you want
- Publications, writing, and reading lists on one public site
- PDF reader pages on Professional
- Your own domain on Professional
Feature comparison
| Feature | linkfount | Zotero |
|---|---|---|
| Public reading without an account | Free | Available for public libraries |
| Organized collections | Free | Collections and subcollections |
| Word processor citations | Not included | Word, LibreOffice, and Google Docs |
| PDF reading and annotation | Reader pages on Professional | PDF reader and annotation tools |
| Public website address | Subdomain; own domain on Professional | Zotero profile and group URLs |
| Email signup | Free | Not included |
| Pricing | Free; Professional $10/month or $100/year | Free with 300 MB storage; more storage from $20/year |
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Choose how readers explore your research.
Zotero lets people browse public libraries without an account. File sharing depends on the group: open public groups exclude attachments; closed public groups can share files with members when enabled. Linkfount presents selected work as a website, with public PDF hosting on Professional.
FAQ
Common questions
How do I bring work from Zotero?
Add public URLs for the items you want to share. Linkfount pulls in available titles and publication details. Changes in your Zotero library stay in Zotero.
Can I use Zotero and Linkfount together?
Yes. Keep managing references and citations in Zotero, and share selected publications and reading lists on Linkfount.
Can I try Linkfount before signing up?
Yes. Paste a link to something you have published, or upload a bookmarks file, and Linkfount builds a preview of your site before you create an account. Free covers public links and lists. Professional costs $10/month or $100/year.
Pricing
Start free. Grow with your work.
Free gives your links a public home. Professional adds posts, PDFs, and automatic imports from supported sources.
Free
$0 No credit card. Free for as long as you need.
- Unlimited public links and reading lists
- Import from browsers, Instapaper, Pocket, and more
- Search, lists, and a yourname.linkfount.com address
- Email sign-ups, click counts, and CSV exports
Professional
$10/month or $100/year
Everything in Free, plus:
- New work imported automatically from your feeds and profiles
- Reader mode for PDFs and supported articles
- Posts and automatic email digests for subscribers
- PDF hosting, citations, tags, and full-text search
- Custom domain, cover photo, and expanded themes
- Site snapshots, detailed analytics, and patron support
Try it with something you've published or saved.
Paste a link or upload bookmarks. See the result before you sign up.
Or see a live example: micah.linkfount.com
Professional: $10/month or $100/year. Preview free, without a subscription.
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