Overleaf vs TeXPage (2026): which should you pick?

Pick Overleaf if

• Fits if you're writing a paper or thesis in LaTeX and want it all in the browser
• Works for co-authors who need to edit the same document at the same time

Look elsewhere if

• Pricey if you're not a student, at $199 a year for Standard or $25 paid monthly, and Pro is $399
• Tight if you're staying free with more than one co-author, as it's 1 collaborator per project and 24 hours of history
• Watch out: track changes, full history, reference sync and the Git, GitHub and Dropbox links all need a paid plan
• Watch out: the 7-day trial charges your card when it ends unless you cancel first
• Skip it if you don't write LaTeX or want a phone or desktop app, as it's a web app for LaTeX only

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

Overleaf

• The Free plan allows 1 collaborator per project and keeps only the previous 24 hours of history.
• Track changes, full history, reference-manager sync and the Git, GitHub and Dropbox integrations need a paid plan.
• Free accounts get a basic compile timeout; paid plans get 24 times as long for large or complex documents.
• Monthly billing costs more: Standard is $25 a month, against $199 for a year.

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.

Overleaf

Code Editor and Visual Editor

Write LaTeX in the Code Editor or switch to the Visual Editor to edit without writing code. A toolbar adds figures and tables and formats text.

Real-time collaboration

Several people can edit and comment on a shared project at the same time, invited by link or email. The Free plan allows 1 collaborator per project.

Track changes and history

Paid plans show collaborators' edits as tracked changes and keep the full project history to compare, label and restore. Free accounts see the previous 24 hours.

Templates

A library of free templates and example projects, from publisher-approved research article templates to CVs and business proposals.

Reference and Git integrations

Paid plans connect Zotero, Mendeley and ReadCube for references, add advanced reference search, and sync projects with Git, GitHub and Dropbox.

AI tools

An AI Assistant, LaTeX error help, table and equation generators and Writefull language feedback, capped at 5 uses a day on Free and Student and 10 on Standard.

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.

Overleaf

• Free$0

  Unlimited projects with 1 collaborator per project, a basic compile timeout and 5 AI uses a day.

• Student$8.25

  per month, billed yearly ($98); $13 billed monthly

  For students enrolled at a degree-granting institution: 10 collaborators per project, the AI Assistant and a 24x compile timeout.

• Standard$16.75

  per month, billed yearly ($199); $25 billed monthly

  10 collaborators per project, 10 AI uses a day, the AI Assistant and a 24x compile timeout, with premium features such as track changes and full history.

• Pro$33.25

  per month, billed yearly ($399); $45 billed monthly

  Unlimited collaborators per project and full access to every AI tool, subject to fair usage.

• OrganizationsCustom

  For 20 or more users: volume discounts of up to 35%, SSO, managed accounts, and optional on-premises or FedRAMP-authorized hosting.

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.

Overleaf

• Annual discount

  3+ months free with yearly billing

  The billing toggle advertises 3 or more months free on yearly billing: Standard is $199 a year against $25 a month, and Pro is $399 against $45 a month.

• Education

  Student plan at $98 a year

  Students at educational institutions, including graduate students, can buy the Student plan for $98 a year or $13 a month.

• Education

  40% academic discount on group plans

  Groups at degree-granting institutions can apply a 40% academic discount to Standard and Pro group licenses. It is meant for students or faculty using Overleaf mainly for teaching.

• Nonprofit

  Nonprofit discounts from 20 licenses

  Qualified nonprofits can get a discount on purchases of 20 licenses or more by contacting Overleaf's sales team.

• Other savings

  Group and volume discounts

  Group licenses on Standard and Pro save an extra 10%, and organizations with 20 or more users can save up to 35% on volume purchases.

TeXPage

No public discounts listed.