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Frequently asked questions

Everything students ask us before signing up

Why is LitMark a website rather than a downloadable app?

To keep the cost down for you. Every pound we don't spend on app store fees, code signing, and update infrastructure is a pound we don't have to charge you. Staying browser-based is a big part of how we keep LitMark at £6 a month. Log in once and you stay signed in for 30 days, on your laptop, a library computer, or your phone, with nothing to install or update.

What is LitMark?

A research tool for students that finds real academic papers, helps you organise them, and checks whether your essay's citations actually say what you've claimed — without ever writing any part of your essay for you.

How does LitMark find sources?

It searches real academic databases — OpenAlex, Semantic Scholar, Europe PMC, CORE, DOAJ, Crossref and ERIC — for your actual question, then highlights the exact sentence in each paper that's relevant. Nothing is invented.

Does LitMark write my essays?

No. LitMark never generates any part of your essay, and it won't help you get past an AI detector either. The only text it ever produces is a short summary or plain English explanation of a paper you've saved, for your own notes, clearly labelled as such.

Can I use LitMark for a dissertation?

Yes. Folders, notes and citation checking all work the same way regardless of length — from a single essay to a full dissertation.

What citation styles are supported?

APA, Harvard, MLA, Chicago, Vancouver and IEEE — exportable to Word, PDF, or directly into EndNote, Zotero or Mendeley.

Is LitMark free?

There's a free 7-day trial, then it's £6/month or £45/year. A card is required to start the trial, and you can cancel any time.

Do you store my research?

Your saved folders and notes are tied to your account, so they follow you between devices — not just kept in one browser. An essay you check against the citation tool is used once, to run that check, and isn't stored afterwards.

Is LitMark suitable for university students?

Yes — it's built specifically for university-level coursework, across any subject, not only the sciences.

Can my university provide LitMark?

We're happy to talk to your university about wider access — get in touch and we'll work out what makes sense.

What happens after my free trial?

Your card is charged automatically at the plan price unless you cancel before the trial ends. You can cancel any time from your account, with no further charge afterwards.

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