Source Finder
For paragraphs, claims, and research questions.
Paste a paragraph or claim when you need credible papers that support your argument.
Find Sources in Seconds. Cite Only What's Real.
AI citation checker and source finder tool. Check fake citations, verify references, and find original sources — so your research stays credible.
Powerful citation tools for serious researchers.
Advanced features to streamline your research workflow and maintain academic integrity.
See how researchers use Citely
Watch three short demos: find credible sources, verify reference lists, and review a complete research workflow.
Citation Checker
For reference lists and AI-generated citations.
Paste a bibliography or formatted references when you need to verify whether each citation is real.
Research Workflow
For checking your process before you submit.
See how researchers use Citely to move from source discovery to citation verification with more confidence.
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Ready to ensure every citation in your research is authentic? Join thousands of researchers who trust Citely for reliable citation verification.
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See how Citely is helping students, academics, and researchers maintain the highest standards of citation integrity in their work.
Citely has revolutionized how I verify citations in student papers. The AI detection of fabricated references is incredibly accurate and saves me hours of manual checking.
Dr. Sarah ChenProfessor of Biology, Stanford University
Citely helped me avoid citing fake papers that I found online. The real-time verification as I write has made my research process so much more reliable.
Emily ThompsonUndergraduate Researcher, UCLA
As someone writing a dissertation, Citely gives me confidence that every citation in my work is legitimate. The database integration is seamless and the verification reports are thorough.
Sophia RodriguezPhD Candidate, MIT
I recommend Citely to all researchers in our institution. The integration with existing reference managers and the comprehensive source verification make it indispensable.
Dr. Aisha PatelResearch Librarian, Oxford University
For our large research team, Citely ensures consistency in citation standards across all publications. The collaborative features make it easy to maintain our citation library.
Prof. Elena KowalskiResearch Director, Max Planck Institute
Citely has become an essential tool in our peer review process. It helps us quickly identify submissions with questionable citations, maintaining the integrity of published research.
Marcus LeeJournal Editor, Nature Communications
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Trial
Pay once, get 2000 characters
$9/once
- 15 credits
- Find Source: up to 300 characters
- Verify References: up to 2,000 characters
- Basic verification
- Email support
Monthly
$19/month, billed monthly. Cancel anytime
$19/month
- 150 credits per month
- Find Source: up to 300 characters
- Verify References: up to 4,000 characters
- Advanced source verification
- Citation export (APA, MLA, Chicago)
- Email support
Yearly
billed yearly. Cancel anytime
$14/month
- 1,500 credits per year
- Find Source: up to 300 characters
- Verify References: up to 4,000 characters
- Advanced source verification
- Citation export (APA, MLA, Chicago)
- Priority support
Believer
Pay once, get access for 3 years
$347/once
- 5,000 credits (3 years)
- Find Source: up to 300 characters
- Verify References: up to 4,000 characters
- Advanced AI analysis
- All citation formats
- Dedicated support
- Professor guidance sessions
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Frequently asked questions
Have questions about citation verification? Find answers to common questions about Citely's research tools.
How accurate is Citely's citation verification?
Citely uses AI-powered verification against authoritative academic databases like CrossRef and PubMed, achieving over 95% accuracy in detecting authentic vs. fabricated citations.
What citation formats does Citely support?
Citely supports all major citation styles including APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard, IEEE, and many others, with automatic formatting and style conversion.
Can I use Citely for collaborative research projects?
Yes! Citely supports team collaboration with shared citation libraries, verification reports, and the ability to export verified citations for group projects.
How does Source Finder billing work?
Source Finder costs 1 credit per successful search (when at least one usable source is found). If no usable sources are found, it costs 0 credits. Credits are charged after results are delivered, and you won’t be charged multiple times for the same result.
About how many references is 1 credit?
For Citation Checker, 1 credit covers up to about 2,000 characters. If you paste a plain reference list (typically one reference per line), that’s usually around 8–15 references. Long references (many authors, DOI/URLs, long titles) may be closer to 6–10; short references may be closer to 12–20.
What academic databases does Citely search?
We integrate with major databases including CrossRef, PubMed, arXiv, Google Scholar, and other discipline-specific repositories to provide comprehensive source verification.
Is my research data secure with Citely?
Absolutely. Your research data is encrypted and stored securely. We never share your work with third parties, and you maintain full ownership of your content.
What happens if I exceed my monthly credit limit?
You can upgrade your plan anytime or purchase additional credits. We'll notify you before you reach your limit so you can continue your research uninterrupted.
How does Citation Checker billing work?
Citation Checker uses tiered (step-based) pricing based on the length of your text. Up to 2,000 characters costs 1 credit, 2,001–4,000 costs 2 credits, and longer text costs +1 credit per additional 2,000 characters (rounded up). Credits are charged after results are delivered.
How many credits will my reference list cost?
A typical reference list costs about 1 credit for ~8–15 references, about 2 credits for ~16–30 references, and about 3 credits for ~31–45 references (depending on how long each reference is). Credits are charged after results are delivered.
Can Citely help me find new sources for my research?
Yes! Citely's AI can suggest relevant, peer-reviewed sources based on your research topic and automatically verify their authenticity before you use them.
How does Citely detect AI-generated fake citations?
Our advanced algorithms cross-reference citations against multiple authoritative databases and use pattern recognition to identify inconsistencies typical of fabricated references.
Does Citely work with reference management software?
Yes! Citely integrates with popular tools like Zotero, Mendeley, and EndNote, allowing you to import and verify your existing citation libraries.
What does “character count” mean for billing?
Character count includes letters, numbers, spaces, and punctuation. For Chinese/Japanese/Korean text, each visible symbol usually counts as one character.