CoCalc vs TeXPage (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, TeXPage grades higher than CoCalc: 2.2 against 2.0 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 13, 2026 · graded Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
TeXPage grades higher on platforms. They get the same grade on value for money, the free plan, features and ease of use.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
CoCalc
Shared online workspace for LaTeX, Jupyter notebooks and code
TeXPage
Online LaTeX editor with cloud compilation and AI proofreading
Which one is for you
Pick CoCalc if
- Fits if you write LaTeX and run Jupyter notebooks in the same project
- Works for teachers who set up courses and student projects online
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you only want a LaTeX editor: it is a whole computing platform
- Tight if you stay free: shared resources and no network access
- Pricey if you need more power, as Pro is $150 a month and dedicated VMs cost extra
- Not for you if you want an app: only a browser version is listed
Pick TeXPage if
- Fits if you write LaTeX papers and want AI proofreading in the editor
- Works for a pair of authors on one document with Zotero references
Look elsewhere if
- Tight if you stay free: 30-second compiles, 1 collaborator and 2 saved versions
- Watch out: prices say per month but are one-time purchases, and the term is not shown
- Pricey if you work in a group, because more than 2 collaborators needs Professional at $9
- Not for you if you want an app: only a browser version is listed
- Watch out: organization pricing is by contact only
How we grade them
| 2.0GPACoCalcFair | 2.2GPATeXPageFair | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | CBasic is $6 a month billed annually, $8 monthly. Standard is $18 and Pro $150, with dedicated VMs priced separately. | CStandard is $5, Professional $9 and Ultimate $19, each priced per month but sold one-time. The page does not say how long a purchase lasts. |
| Free plan and trial | CFree membership gives basic shared resources, enough to explore the platform and do basic work. Network access needs a paid plan. | CFree allows 1 collaborator a project, a 30-second compile limit, trial AI credits and 2 saved versions a project. |
| Features | COnline LaTeX, Jupyter, a terminal, course tools and AI. The listing says LaTeX is one of many tools, so it is a broad computing platform rather than a writing tool. | CCollaboration, cloud compile, AI tools and editing helpers. The compile limit on free is a real gap for long documents. |
| Ease of use | CNo store rating on record. A workspace this broad has a learning curve. | CNo store rating on record. LaTeX has a learning curve. |
| Platforms and integrations | CWeb only, with no integrations listed. CoCalc Plus and Star are separate customer-run versions. | BWeb only, with GitHub and Zotero. No desktop or phone app. |
| Best for | LaTeX and notebooks in one online workspace | a LaTeX editor in the browser with AI help |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: CoCalc and TeXPage. How we grade
Price against what you get
CoCalc starts at $6 a month and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. TeXPage starts at $5 a month and scores 2.3.
TeXPage scores higher and starts $1 a month lower. Of the other writing tools on the chart, 27 score higher than CoCalc for less, and 13 score higher than TeXPage for less.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
Where they differ
- CoCalc also covers whiteboard and AI agents.
- TeXPage also covers templates and citations.
At a glance
| CoCalc | TeXPage | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free plan |
| Starts at | $6 per month, billed annually ($8 billed monthly) | $5 per month (Standard) |
| Free plan | Free membership with basic shared resources, enough to explore the platform and do basic work. | 1 collaborator per project, 30-second compile limit, trial AI credits and 2 saved versions per project. |
| Free trial | None listed | None listed |
| Web | ||
| Made by | SageMath, Inc. | Yantai Xiaomu Tech Co., Ltd. |
| Price read from | cocalc.ai | texpage.com |
| Checked | Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 |
Worth knowing
CoCalc
- It is a general computing platform, so LaTeX writing is one of many tools in it.
- Network access and larger resources need paid memberships; dedicated VMs are priced separately.
- CoCalc Plus and CoCalc Star are customer-operated versions; the pricing page says Star is free.
TeXPage
- The page lists prices 'per month' but says plans are one-time purchases that do not renew automatically; the term length is not shown.
- The free plan limits compile time to 30 seconds and projects to 1 collaborator.
- Organization pricing is by contact only.
Key features
CoCalc
- Online LaTeX editor
- Write LaTeX with collaboration, PDF preview, source synchronization, anchored discussions and edit history.
- Jupyter notebooks
- Collaborative notebooks with cell chat, TimeTravel history and local or remote kernels.
- AI agents in projects
- An integrated Codex agent works with project files, and Claude Code where a site enables it.
- Linux terminal and software
- Each project has a terminal, project storage and installed software such as Python, R, Julia and SageMath.
- Course tools
- Distribute assignments, collect work and grade notebooks or other project files.
TeXPage
- Real-time collaboration
- Several people edit together, or work asynchronously, with review comments and track changes.
- Cloud compilation
- Compiles on hosted servers with instant preview; the compile time limit depends on the plan.
- AI tools
- Credits cover proofreading, paraphrasing, debugging, a LaTeX assistant and formula recognition.
- Editing helpers
- Includes a formula editor, visual table generator, symbol picker and file outline.
- Integrations
- Git, GitHub, Zotero and cloud-drive sync are listed on the plan comparison.
Plans
CoCalc
Free$0
Basic shared resources to explore the platform.
Basic$6
per month, billed annually ($8 billed monthly)
More shared resources and better shared hosts; for occasional light use.
Standard$18
per month, billed annually ($24 billed monthly)
Higher priority, more backups, snapshots, projects and collaborators.
Pro$150
per month, billed annually ($200 billed monthly)
Best shared resources, many projects running at once; for advanced users and researchers.
TeXPage
Free$0
1 collaborator per project, 30-second compile limit, trial AI credits.
Standard$5
per month, sold as a one-time purchase
2 collaborators, 5-minute compile limit, occasional-use AI credits, 5 versions per project.
Professional$9
per month, sold as a one-time purchase
10 collaborators, 5-minute compile limit, light-use AI credits, 10 versions per project.
Ultimate$19
per month, sold as a one-time purchase
Unlimited collaborators, 10-minute compile limit, intensive-use AI credits, unlimited versions.
Ways to pay less
CoCalc
- Annual discount
Save 25% with annual billing
The pricing page states a 25% saving on Basic, Standard and Pro when billed annually.
TeXPage
No public discounts listed.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, CoCalc or TeXPage?
As of Nov 13, 2026, TeXPage is cheaper to start with: $5 a month, against $6 a month for CoCalc. CoCalc starts at $6 per month, billed annually ($8 billed monthly), and TeXPage starts at $5 per month (Standard).
Which has a free plan, CoCalc or TeXPage?
As of Nov 13, 2026, both CoCalc and TeXPage have a free plan.
More comparisons
How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.