If you are deciding which version to use, consider these primary differences: Mendeley Desktop (Legacy) Mendeley Reference Manager (New) Existing users only; no new downloads Available for all users Storage Local and Cloud sync Cloud-based only Word Plugin Legacy Citation Plugin Mendeley Cite (Microsoft Store add-in) Interface Traditional desktop look Sleek, web-like interface PDF Handling Export PDFs with annotations "Notebook" feature (cloud annotations) Getting Started (for Existing Users) To maintain your Mendeley Desktop library:
It includes a built-in PDF viewer that supports highlighting, sticky notes, and text search within your documents. Mendeley Desktop
New researchers are encouraged to download Mendeley Reference Manager instead. If you are deciding which version to use,