Mendeley Desktop vs Mendeley Reference Manager

What is the difference between Mendeley Desktop vs Mendeley Reference Manager?

Mendeley Desktop is the desktop software installed onto your computer.

Web Importer: The browser extension that lets you quickly add references to your library from anywhere on the web.

Citation Plugin: A plugin you can install that allows you to create and format your citations and bibliography according to your chosen style.

Is Mendeley Desktop updated on regular basis?

The last stable version of Mendeley Desktop is v 1.19.8. However, there are no longer updates on this version. Please note that Mendeley Desktop is still available for use should you wish to keep using that version. Mendeley has introduced a new and improved reference management solution known as a web form Mendeley Reference Manager.

What is Mendeley Web Importer?

Import research papers, journal articles, web pages and other documents directly into your reference library from search engines and academic databases. Mendeley Web Importer is available for all major web browsers.

Is there a difference between the Library or library items for Mendeley Desktop vs Mendeley Reference Manager?

As per Mendeley (Elsevier), all Mendeley Web Libraries have migrated to the new Mendeley Reference Manager.

Note:

1. Both Mendeley Desktop and Mendeley Reference Manager use the same Library (which is on the Mendeley cloud) and hence all library items are shared with both these applications.

2. The cloud-based app lets you access your library from anywhere and on any device.

3. Ensure to use the same user ID (of Elsevier) while logging on to both these applications and the online library.

The new Mendeley Reference Manager:

• A cloud-based library that automatically syncs so your changes are instantly accessible across locations, devices and Mendeley tools such as the desktop app and Mendeley Cite

• Identical functionality and appearance across Mendeley Reference Manager online and desktop that will allow you to seamlessly switch between the two versions

• An Offline mode that ensures you can continue working wherever you are, and be confident that changes to your library will auto-sync when you’re back online

• New features and functionality to help make managing your references even simpler, such as the new Mendeley Notebook which helps you collate all your highlights and notes from multiple PDFs

• A highly stable platform that will be regularly updated with new and improved features in response to your needs and changes in technology

Source: https://blog.mendeley.com/tag/mendeley-desktop/

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