Best LaTeX editors
Desktop and online editors for writing LaTeX documents, from code-first IDEs to visual document processors and collaborative web editors.
2 apps, ordered by visits from AppBreakup and how often our research lists each one as an alternative. Open any app to see its alternatives.
All LaTeX editors
- Alternatives to Overleaf
Online LaTeX editor for writing and co-authoring papers in the browser.
Free plan + paidOpen sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted - Alternatives to TeXstudio
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Common questions
What are the best LaTeX editors?
Based on how often our research lists them as alternatives and visits from AppBreakup, the leading LaTeX editors right now are Overleaf and TeXstudio.
Are there free LaTeX editors?
Yes. Overleaf (free plan + paid) and TeXstudio (open source) have a free option, out of 2 free or freemium apps we track.
Which LaTeX editors are open source?
Overleaf and TeXstudio.