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TeXnicCenterOverleaf
Free

Free and open source under the GPL.

 Freemium

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

Windows Web, Self-hosted
  • Project management for multi-file LaTeX documents
  • One-click builds with PDF, DVI and PS output profiles
  • No local TeX installation, and collaborators can join instantly
  • Large template library for journals, theses and CVs
  • Windows only
  • Requires a separately installed TeX distribution
  • Free accounts limit collaborators and compile time
  • Self-hosting the community edition lacks many hosted features
Downloadable app Web application, Self-hosted
Open source Open source
License: GPL License: AGPL-3.0
No account needed Account needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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