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MathchaOverleaf
Free

Used in the browser at no charge.

 Freemium

A free tier is available. Paid plans add collaborators and compile time. A community…

Web Web, Self-hosted
  • Visual equation editing without memorising LaTeX syntax
  • Diagrams drawn in the same document
  • No local TeX installation, and collaborators can join instantly
  • Large template library for journals, theses and CVs
  • Browser-based, so it depends on the online service
  • Exported LaTeX may need tidying for strict templates
  • Free accounts limit collaborators and compile time
  • Self-hosting the community edition lacks many hosted features
Web application Web application, Self-hosted
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: AGPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed Account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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