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TeXworks vs Overleaf: catalog facts
TeXworks	Overleaf
Free Free and open source under the GPL.	Freemium A free tier is available. Paid plans add collaborators and compile time. A community…
Windows, macOS, Linux	Web, Self-hosted
Editor and PDF preview in a single window Simple interface aimed at TeX newcomers	No local TeX installation, and collaborators can join instantly Large template library for journals, theses and CVs
Requires a separately installed TeX distribution Fewer project management features than larger LaTeX IDEs	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-2.0-or-later	License: AGPL-3.0
No account needed	Account needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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