Stop Spending Hours on Your Reference List
RefFinder reads your essay, finds the sources your claims came from, and builds a formatted bibliography in minutes.
Built for students, by someone who's been there
Finds citations for claims you've already written
Paste your finished essay and RefFinder identifies statistics, quotes, paraphrased ideas, and claims that need a source. No more wondering "does this need a reference?"
Searches the web for the actual source
For each passage, RefFinder searches academic databases and the web to find where the information originally came from — not just any source, but the right one.
You review every match before it's included
RefFinder shows you what it found and lets you accept or reject each citation. Your bibliography only includes sources you've approved.
APA, Harvard, MLA, or Chicago — one click
Generate your bibliography in any of the four major citation styles. Switch between them instantly if your lecturer changes the requirement last minute.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this cheating?
No. RefFinder finds real sources for claims you've already written. It's a research and formatting tool — like Google Scholar or a citation generator, but smarter. You still write your own essay and review every source.
How much does it cost?
RefFinder uses a credit system. You can earn free credits by watching ads, completing surveys, or referring friends. Credit packages start from $1.50 AUD. A typical 2,000-word essay costs around 100-200 credits.
Are the citations accurate?
RefFinder searches real web sources and shows you the URL, title, and snippet for every match. You decide what to include. Always verify important citations by clicking through to the source.
What about journal articles behind paywalls?
RefFinder searches web-accessible content, including many open-access journals. You can also provide your own source URLs (textbooks, PDFs, specific papers) and RefFinder will include them in the search.
Helpful Guides
- How to Paraphrase Without Plagiarising — Techniques for putting ideas in your own words while still giving credit.
- How Many Sources Do You Need? — A practical guide to the right number of references for different essay lengths.
- What Happens If You Get Caught Plagiarising? — The real consequences of academic integrity violations and how to avoid them.
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