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Overleaf vs TeXShop: catalog facts
Overleaf	TeXShop
Freemium A free tier is available. Paid plans add collaborators and compile time. A community…	Free The open-source application is available without a license fee.
Web, Self-hosted	macOS
No local TeX installation, and collaborators can join instantly Large template library for journals, theses and CVs	Native Mac application with tight SyncTeX integration Included in MacTeX, so it is already there on most Mac TeX installs
Free accounts limit collaborators and compile time Self-hosting the community edition lacks many hosted features	macOS only Interface is dated compared with cross-platform editors
Web application, Self-hosted	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: AGPL-3.0	License not stated
Account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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