Overleaf alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Overleaf: free plan allows only one collaborator per project, and hosted version needs an internet connection. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Overleaf, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. TeXstudio currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Overleaf alternative for most people
TeXstudioFree desktop LaTeX IDE that works fully offline with no collaborator limits.
Best Overleaf alternative for a free option
Google DocsSimpler real-time co-editing when the document doesn't need LaTeX typesetting.
Best Overleaf alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
TypstSimpler markup and near-instant previews, with a cheaper collaborative web app and an open-source compiler.
Best Overleaf alternative for open source
QuartoWrite in Markdown with embedded code and render to PDF, Word or web from one source.
Best Overleaf alternative for Mac
TeXstudioFree desktop LaTeX IDE that works fully offline with no collaborator limits.
Best Overleaf alternative for Windows
TeXstudioFree desktop LaTeX IDE that works fully offline with no collaborator limits.
Best Overleaf alternative for Linux
TeXstudioFree desktop LaTeX IDE that works fully offline with no collaborator limits.
Best Overleaf alternative for iPhone and Android
Google DocsSimpler real-time co-editing when the document doesn't need LaTeX typesetting.
Best Overleaf alternative for working in the browser
Google DocsSimpler real-time co-editing when the document doesn't need LaTeX typesetting.
Overleaf alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Overleaf?
TeXstudio ranks first right now. Free desktop LaTeX IDE that works fully offline with no collaborator limits. Google Docs and Typst follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Overleaf?
Yes. TeXstudio (open source), Google Docs (free), Typst (free plan + paid) and Quarto (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Overleaf?
Yes: TeXstudio, Typst and Quarto.
Which Overleaf alternatives work on Linux?
TeXstudio, Typst and Quarto run on Linux.
Why do people switch from Overleaf?
The complaints we hear most: free plan allows only one collaborator per project; hosted version needs an internet connection; compile time limits can bite on large free projects.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Overleaf, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.