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Typst alternatives
Typst compared with 5 alternatives: Overleaf, Typora, Zettlr, LibreOffice Writer and Microsoft Word.
Typst has a free plan. Paid plans start at $7.99 per month, billed monthly ($79.99 billed yearly). 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| TypstThis tool | Free plan · from $7.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Overleaf | Free plan · from $16.75/mo | Yes | Web |
| Typora | Free trial · from $14.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Zettlr | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| LibreOffice Writer | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Microsoft Word | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from Typst
- Free plan · from $16.75/mo
Overleaf
Collaborative online LaTeX editor for papers and theses
- Overleaf starts at $16.75 per month, billed yearly at $199 (Standard); students from $8.25. Typst starts at $7.99 per month, billed monthly ($79.99 billed yearly).
- Only Typst lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Typst is open source, according to its own site.
- Typst also covers presentations.
Suits: Researchers and students writing papers and theses in LaTeX
- Free trial · from $14.99 one-time
Typora
Minimal Markdown editor that renders formatting as you type
- Typora starts at $14.99 one-time, before tax. Typst starts at $7.99 per month, billed monthly ($79.99 billed yearly).
- Typst has a free plan. Typora does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Typst lists a web app.
- Typora can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Typst is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
Suits: People who write Markdown and want to see formatted text as they type
- Free
Zettlr
Free, open-source Markdown editor for academic writing
- Zettlr is free. Typst starts at $7.99 per month, billed monthly ($79.99 billed yearly).
- Only Typst lists a web app.
- Typst is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Zettlr also covers Markdown and linked notes.
- Typst also covers templates and presentations.
Suits: Researchers and students writing papers or theses in Markdown
- Free
LibreOffice Writer
Free, open-source word processor for Windows, macOS and Linux
- LibreOffice Writer is free. Typst starts at $7.99 per month, billed monthly ($79.99 billed yearly).
- Only Typst lists a web app.
- Typst is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- LibreOffice Writer also covers documents.
- Typst also covers citations and presentations.
Suits: People who want a full desktop word processor at no cost
- Free plan · from $9.99/mo
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). Typst starts at $7.99 per month, billed monthly ($79.99 billed yearly).
- Only Microsoft Word lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Typst lists a Linux app.
- Typst is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Microsoft Word also covers dictation, documents and grammar & style.
Suits: People who want a full desktop word processor on Windows or Mac
Limits worth knowing in Typst
- The Free plan is limited to 200 MB of storage and 100 files per project, and leaves out comments, folders and reference-manager sync.
- Only the compiler is open source; the web app is closed source, and hosting it yourself needs the custom-priced On-Premises plan.
- Documents use Typst's own markup language. The web app converts files from LaTeX, Word and Markdown.
- GitHub and GitLab sync and private packages are labeled experimental on the pricing page.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Typst?
The alternatives to Typst in this directory are Overleaf, Typora, Zettlr, LibreOffice Writer and Microsoft Word. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Typst.
Is there a free alternative to Typst?
Yes. Zettlr and LibreOffice Writer are free to use. Overleaf and Microsoft Word have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Typst alternatives work on Android?
The Typst listing does not include an Android app. Microsoft Word lists one.
Which Typst alternatives work on iOS?
The Typst listing does not include an iOS app. Microsoft Word lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.