Citely

Citely is an AI-powered citation verification tool that checks for fake citations, verifies academic references, and finds original sources across academic databases, helping researchers detect AI-generated hallucinated citations and maintain citation integrity. It offers an AI Source Finder that locates original sources via CrossRef, PubMed, arXiv, OpenAlex, and Google Scholar, a Citation Checker that identifies fake and unverifiable references, and a ChatGPT Citation Checker specifically designed to detect AI-specific hallucination patterns. Citely supports citation export in multiple formats including APA, MLA, and Chicago, and provides reference list verification. Pricing is freemium with tiered paid options: a one-time Trial is $9 for 15 credits, Monthly is $19/month for 150 credits, Yearly is $168/year for 1,500 credits, and a Believer plan is a one-time $347 payment for 3-year access.