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LibreOffice MathLyX
Free

Free and open source, developed by The Document Foundation and community contributors.

 Free

Free and open source under the GPL.

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Free formula editor that works offline
  • Formulas can be inserted into other LibreOffice documents
  • LaTeX typesetting quality without writing LaTeX syntax
  • Excellent equation editor with both visual and keyboard entry
  • Installed with the whole LibreOffice suite rather than on its own
  • Narrow focus on formulas rather than full documents
  • Its own file format rather than plain LaTeX, which complicates collaboration
  • Requires a TeX distribution installed separately
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: MPL-2.0 License: GPL-2.0
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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