Formatically generates citations and bibliographies in thousands of styles, including MLA, APA, Chicago and Harvard.

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About formatically

Formatically is a web-based citation tool that generates citations and bibliographies. The homepage states that it covers over 8000 citation styles, and the directory listing names MLA, APA, Chicago and Harvard among them. Users can add sources by web link or by selecting a book, or they can enter a citation manually. The tool shows a count of formatting errors and lets users show or hide them.

When a link or book search returns no results, the tool displays an error message and offers an "Add anyway" option. Pricing is not confirmed in this entry. The homepage also offers formatting for a full paper as a separate option, and the source does not describe what that includes.

Key features

  • Generates citations and bibliographies in over 8000 styles, per the homepage
  • Covers named styles including MLA, APA, Chicago and Harvard
  • Accepts web links and book selections as source inputs
  • Offers manual citation entry through a New Manual Citation option
  • Flags formatting errors and lets users show or hide them
  • Allows adding a source anyway when a search returns no results
Best for: Students and researchers who need to produce references in a specific citation style.
Good for
  • Lists many citation styles, including MLA, APA, Chicago and Harvard
  • Shows formatting errors so they can be reviewed before export
  • Provides a manual entry option when a link or book search fails
Watch out for
  • Link and book lookups can return no results, as shown by the error messages on the homepage
  • Formatting errors appear in the bibliography and need to be checked by the user
  • Formatting a full paper is offered as a separate option whose contents the source does not describe

formatically at a glance

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Pricing
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Platforms
Web
Open source
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Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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formatically FAQ

What happens if a source cannot be found?
The tool shows a message such as "No results for the book" and an "Add anyway" option, which allows the source to be added.
Can sources be entered manually?
Yes. The interface includes a "+ New Manual Citation" option.
Does the tool check for formatting problems?
It displays a count of formatting errors and provides options to show or hide them.
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