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Overleaf alternatives with a Mac app

The Overleaf listing does not include a Mac app. 54 of the 100 other writing tools in this directory list a Mac app.

Overleaf has a free plan. Paid plans start at $16.75 per month, billed yearly at $199 (Standard); students from $8.25. 35 of them are free or have a free plan.

54 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Overleaf

  1. Typst

    Markup-based typesetting system with a collaborative web app

    • Typst starts at $7.99 per month, billed monthly ($79.99 billed yearly). Overleaf starts at $16.75 per month, billed yearly at $199 (Standard); students from $8.25.
    • Only Typst lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Typst is open source, according to its own site.
    • Typst also covers presentations.
    Typst vs OverleafTypst pricing and details

  2. Microsoft Word

    Word processor sold with Microsoft 365, free in the browser

    • Microsoft Word starts at $9.99 / month, or $99.99 / year (Microsoft 365 Personal). Overleaf starts at $16.75 per month, billed yearly at $199 (Standard); students from $8.25.
    • Only Microsoft Word lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Overleaf is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Microsoft Word also covers dictation, documents and grammar & style.
    Microsoft Word vs OverleafMicrosoft Word pricing and details

  3. LyX

    Structure-based document processor built on LaTeX

    • LyX is free. Overleaf starts at $16.75 per month, billed yearly at $199 (Standard); students from $8.25.
    • Only LyX lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Overleaf lists a web app.
    • LyX is open source, according to its own site.
    LyX vs OverleafLyX pricing and details

  4. Mellel

    Mac word processor for long academic and technical documents

    • Mellel starts at $69.99 one-time for Mellel for Mac; iPad in-app purchases from $9.99. Overleaf starts at $16.75 per month, billed yearly at $199 (Standard); students from $8.25.
    • Overleaf has a free plan. Mellel does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Mellel lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Only Overleaf lists a web app.
    Mellel vs OverleafMellel pricing and details

  5. Quarto

    Open-source publishing system for technical documents

    • Quarto is free. Overleaf starts at $16.75 per month, billed yearly at $199 (Standard); students from $8.25.
    • Only Quarto lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Overleaf lists a web app.
    • Quarto is open source, according to its own site.
    Quarto vs OverleafQuarto pricing and details

  6. Texmaker

    Free LaTeX editor for Windows, macOS and Linux

    • Texmaker is free. Overleaf starts at $16.75 per month, billed yearly at $199 (Standard); students from $8.25.
    • Only Texmaker lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Overleaf lists a web app.
    • Texmaker is open source, according to its own site.
    Texmaker vs OverleafTexmaker pricing and details

  7. TeXstudio

    Open-source LaTeX editor with an integrated PDF viewer

    • TeXstudio is free. Overleaf starts at $16.75 per month, billed yearly at $199 (Standard); students from $8.25.
    • Only TeXstudio lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Overleaf lists a web app.
    • TeXstudio is open source, according to its own site.
    TeXstudio vs OverleafTeXstudio pricing and details

  8. LivingWriter

    Cloud writing app for books and screenplays with planning boards

    • LivingWriter starts at $15 per month, billed monthly (Pro). Overleaf starts at $16.75 per month, billed yearly at $199 (Standard); students from $8.25.
    • Only LivingWriter lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Overleaf is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • LivingWriter also covers chat assistant.
    LivingWriter pricing and details

  9. Arc Studio

    Screenwriting app with outlining and real-time co-writing

    • Arc Studio starts at $69 per year (Essentials). Overleaf starts at $16.75 per month, billed yearly at $199 (Standard); students from $8.25.
    • Only Arc Studio lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
    • Overleaf is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Overleaf also covers citations.
    Arc Studio pricing and details

  10. JotterPad

    Markdown and Fountain editor for books, papers and screenplays

    • JotterPad starts at $29.99 per year on the App Store; $3.33 per month billed annually on the web. Overleaf starts at $16.75 per month, billed yearly at $199 (Standard); students from $8.25.
    • Only JotterPad lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • JotterPad can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Overleaf is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    JotterPad pricing and details

  11. Final Draft

    Screenwriting software with automatic script formatting

    • Final Draft starts at $99.99 per year or $16.99 per month (Suite); $249.99 one-time for Final Draft 13. Overleaf starts at $16.75 per month, billed yearly at $199 (Standard); students from $8.25.
    • Overleaf has a free plan. Final Draft does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Final Draft lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
    • Final Draft can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Final Draft pricing and details

  12. WPS Writer

    Word-compatible word processor in the WPS Office suite

    • WPS Writer starts at $5.83 per month, billed $69.99 per year (WPS Pro+). Overleaf starts at $16.75 per month, billed yearly at $199 (Standard); students from $8.25.
    • Only WPS Writer lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Overleaf is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • WPS Writer also covers documents and grammar & style.
    WPS Writer pricing and details

42 more that list a Mac app

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Common questions

Which Overleaf alternatives have a Mac app?

Typst, Microsoft Word, LyX, Mellel, Quarto, Texmaker, TeXstudio, LivingWriter and 46 more list a Mac app.

Does Overleaf have a Mac app?

The Overleaf listing does not include a Mac app. It lists Web.

Which of these writing tools are free?

Typst, Microsoft Word, LyX, Quarto, Texmaker, TeXstudio, LivingWriter, Arc Studio and 27 more are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Overleaf: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.