CiteTrue

Cross-Reference with Academic Databases

CiteTrue verifies citations by querying multiple authoritative academic databases, checking author names, publication years, journal titles, and DOIs. It uses advanced retrieval algorithms and AI language models to cross-verify against millions of papers, journals, and books.

Catch fake or AI-generated citations before submission or review.

Proprietary Citation Verification Scoring

Each citation receives a confidence score indicating how likely it is to be authentic and accurate. The system analyzes results and aggregates data to generate a detailed report, flagging questionable citations.

Instantly see which references are trustworthy and which need scrutiny.

Heavy-Duty Second Pass for Tricky Citations

For citations that are uncertain after the fast check, Deep Verification uses stronger AI models and a wider set of databases to re-check them. This costs 5 credits per citation and greatly improves recall for difficult references.

Resolve ambiguous or complex citations with higher accuracy.

Find Alternative Sources for Fabricated Citations

When a citation cannot be found or appears fabricated, CiteTrue suggests the best-matching reference from its databases, helping you correct the error without starting from scratch.

Quickly replace fake references with real, credible sources.

Verify Hundreds of Citations in One Batch

CiteTrue allows you to paste entire reference lists and verify them all at once. Paid plans support batch limits of up to 1,000 citations per run, making it feasible to check a doctoral thesis or a large manuscript.

Save hours of manual checking on long papers.

Export Results and Use Across Platforms

Verified results can be exported as CSV or PDF for record-keeping. CiteTrue also offers an API, MCP, Chrome extension, and Mac app to integrate citation checking into your existing workflow.

Streamline your review process with flexible output and access options.

• Free Daily Citation ChecksEvery day, CiteTrue gives you 30 free citation checks—no credit card required. That's enough to verify a typical short paper or a few tricky references before you submit.
• Trusted by 30,000+ ScholarsOver 30,000 students, researchers, and professors at 200+ universities rely on CiteTrue to catch fake or AI-generated citations before they cause retractions or reputational damage.
• AI-Powered Verification Against Academic DatabasesOur citation checker cross-references author names, publication years, journal titles, and DOIs against millions of academic papers, journals, and books using advanced retrieval algorithms and state-of-the-art AI language models.
• Batch Checking for Long PapersA doctoral thesis can have hundreds of references—checking them by hand is unrealistic. CiteTrue verifies up to 1,000 citations per batch, flagging fabricated or inaccurate sources in minutes.

• Deep Verification for Tricky CitationsWhen the fast check is uncertain, Deep Verification runs a heavier second pass using stronger AI models and a wider set of databases. It costs 5 credits per citation and greatly improves recall for tricky references.
• Free Plan LimitsThe free plan includes 30 credits per day, with a per-batch limit of 30 citations. If you need to verify more than 30 citations at once, you'll need to upgrade to a paid plan.
• Credit Packs and ExpirationCredit packs are available for purchase, but credits from a pack expire 6 months from the date of purchase. Unused credits are lost after that period. Subscription credits are used first, then pack credits in order of expiration.
• Pricing and Refund PolicyPaid plans start at $5.99/month (billed annually) for 1,000 credits per month. All prices are in USD. Purchases of digital products are non-refundable, though you can contact support for billing issues.

For Students

Before submitting your paper, run it through CiteTrue to stay clear of retraction risks and misconduct suspicions. It verifies citations in seconds, flagging any that are fake or AI-generated, so you can submit with confidence.

For Reviewers

Before reviewing a paper, run it through CiteTrue to avoid review errors that could damage your academic reputation. It quickly surfaces citations that do not hold up, helping you provide accurate and reliable reviews.

For Advisors & Professors

Use CiteTrue to check the papers your students submit. Within minutes it surfaces citations that do not hold up—or are outright fabricated—helping you uphold academic rigor and mentor your students effectively.

For Journal Editors

As a journal editor handling a huge volume of submissions, CiteTrue lets you filter out manuscripts with bogus references right at the initial screening, improving both the efficiency and quality of review.

Sign up for a free account and connect your CMS via the provided plugin.

Configure your preferred source whitelist or upload a custom knowledge base.

Run a test scan on a draft article to see the verification dashboard in action.

Review flagged items, add citations, and publish with confidence.