Yes. Both desktop apps are free to download and use.

Which operating systems are supported?

Current releases target Windows (Bibliometrix Desktop is Windows x64). macOS and Linux packaging is planned.

How do these relate to the web tools?

Combine RIS files and RIS to Web of Science run in the browser on this site. These desktop apps are separate downloads for bibliometric analysis after you have a citation set.

Free desktop apps for researchers & students

Bibliometric apps

One-click Windows apps for bibliometric analysis. Install and run without setting up Python, R, or extra toolchains. No code needed.

Download

Choose one or both apps below. Both are free to download and use.

PyBibX Desktop

A Windows app to run PyBibX bibliometric and scientometric analysis. No separate Python install and no scripts to run. After install, PyBibX opens in your browser.

Windows installer
Launches the official PyBibX web app
No Python setup required

Download PyBibX Desktop

Bibliometrix Desktop

A Windows app to run Bibliometrix / Biblioshiny. No separate R, Rtools or code needed. After install, Biblioshiny (the Bibliometrix GUI) opens in your browser.

Windows installer
Loads the official Bibliometrix
No R or Rtools setup required

Download Bibliometrix Desktop

FAQ

Are these apps free?

Yes. The desktop apps are free to download and use.

Do I need Python or R installed?

No. PyBibX Desktop includes what it needs to run PyBibX. Bibliometrix Desktop includes what it needs to run Bibliometrix / Biblioshiny.

Windows blocked the installer. Is that safe?

SmartScreen often warns about unsigned open-source installers. Click 'More info' then 'Run anyway'.

Who are you?

Gary Eckstein (Ph.D., M.B.A.) is an Australian academic. See more at https://www.linkedin.com/in/eckstein/