Scholar Search
Find papers and cite them instantly.
Google Scholar is great at finding papers. RefRunner's scholar search is almost as good. It adds building a reference list properly formatted in any style (with DOIs!), one-click access to open access PDFs, and direct access through your library databases (no need to search again at your library).
No account needed to try it — check our sample or upload your own paper, free and right in your browser.
A free account adds 500 lookups, saved reference lists, and free months when you refer colleagues.
📱 On a phone? Create a free account now and your reference lists will be waiting when start working on your paper.
How it compares
| Feature | RefRunner /scholar | Google Scholar |
|---|---|---|
| 1-click add to reference list | ✓ | ✗ |
| Export reference list as Word document | ✓ | ✗ |
| Peer-reviewed journal coverage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Preprints & gray literature | Limited | ✓ |
| Works with your library | ✓ | ✗ |
| 1-click PDFs through Unpaywall.org | ✓ | ✗ |
| 1-click PDF downloads | ✓ | ✗ |
One click, properly formatted
Search
Type an author, title, or keywords. Results come from OpenAlex — tens of millions of peer-reviewed papers with verified DOIs.
Click to add
One click adds the paper to your reference list — formatted in APA, MLA, Chicago, or any style, with DOI included and journal names in italics.
Export
Download your reference list as a Word document or copy it straight into your paper. Done.
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