Find the right home for your work
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?
Zotero
Choose Zotero to collect references, annotate PDFs, collaborate on research, and cite sources in a manuscript.
Linkfount
Choose Linkfount to share publications, writing, and reading lists on one site. Professional adds PDF reader pages and your own domain.
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 | Supported |
| 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 | Reference sharing rather than subscriber signup |
Reviewed September 8, 2026. Plan details can change. Check the linked sources for current features and prices.
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.
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.
Choose what you need
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 memorable subdomain
- Email signup, click analytics, and portable CSV exports
Professional
$10/month or $100/year
Everything in Free, plus:
- Automatic imports and ongoing sync from supported sources
- Reader mode for PDFs and supported articles
- Posts and automatic email digests for subscribers
- PDF hosting, publication 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.
Paste your website, newsletter, article, or profile.
We’ll turn its links into a working page. No signup required.
Professional: $10/month or $100/year. Preview free, without a subscription.
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