Citely

Paste in a reference list or a citation and Citely checks it against academic databases, then tells you whether the paper is real or fabricated.

That is the core of this citation verification tool, and it matters if you have used an AI writer that invents sources.

Citely connects to CrossRef, PubMed, arXiv and Google Scholar, and it works with APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard and IEEE styles.

Feedback comes back instantly, and the maker claims accuracy above 95% at separating authentic citations from made-up ones.

Beyond checking, Citely also helps you find and validate sources.

Teams can share libraries and reports, and it works with Zotero, Mendeley and EndNote, so it fits next to a reference manager you already use.

Research data is handled privately.

The catch is the credit-based system: you will need to watch your usage and may have to upgrade.

The Trial plan is paid, so do not use it as a free way in.