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Mathpix SnipOwlOCR
Freemium

Free use with limits; paid Snip plans are listed on the Mathpix pricing page.

 Freemium

Free Core tier; Pro upgrade adds local AI OCR and batch tools.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web, Browser extension macOS, Command line
  • Recognises math, chemistry, tables and handwriting
  • Exports to LaTeX, DOCX, Markdown and Excel
  • OCR runs on the device
  • Searchable PDF export
  • Conversion runs on Mathpix servers rather than locally
  • Heavier use requires a paid plan
  • macOS only, 13.3 or newer
  • Local AI and batch features need Pro
Downloadable app, Web application, Browser extension Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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