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OwlOCRMathpix Snip
Freemium

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

 Freemium

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

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

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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