Overleaf
Collaborative online LaTeX editor for papers and theses
What is Overleaf?
Overleaf is a browser-based LaTeX editor for writing research papers, theses and other technical documents. Several people can edit and comment on the same project at once, and the document can be written as LaTeX code or in a visual editor that hides the markup. Paid plans add more collaborators per project, track changes, full version history and integrations with reference managers and Git.
Overleaf has a free plan. Paid plans start at $16.75 per month, billed yearly at $199 (Standard); students from $8.25. See every plan
Good for
- Researchers and students writing papers and theses in LaTeX
- Co-authors who need to edit the same LaTeX document at once
- Institutions that want LaTeX with SSO or on-premises hosting
Worth knowing
- 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.
Key features
- 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.
Overleaf pricing
- Starts at
- $16.75 per month, billed yearly at $199 (Standard); students from $8.25
- Free plan
- Unlimited projects, 1 collaborator per project, a basic compile timeout, 5 AI uses a day and document history for the previous 24 hours only.
- Free trial
- 7-day free trial of a paid plan. The card is charged when the trial ends unless you cancel first.
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Unlimited projects with 1 collaborator per project, a basic compile timeout and 5 AI uses a day. |
| Student | $8.25per 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 | $16.75per 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 | $33.25per month, billed yearly ($399); $45 billed monthly | Unlimited collaborators per project and full access to every AI tool, subject to fair usage. |
| Organizations | Custom | For 20 or more users: volume discounts of up to 35%, SSO, managed accounts, and optional on-premises or FedRAMP-authorized hosting. |
Read from overleaf.com on Oct 5, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Overleaf before you buy.
Ways to pay less
- Annual discount3+ 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.
Stated on overleaf.com - EducationStudent 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.
Stated on overleaf.com - Education40% 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.
Stated on overleaf.com - NonprofitNonprofit discounts from 20 licenses
Qualified nonprofits can get a discount on purchases of 20 licenses or more by contacting Overleaf's sales team.
Stated on overleaf.com - Other savingsGroup 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.
Stated on overleaf.com
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Common questions
Is Overleaf free?
Overleaf has a free plan. Unlimited projects, 1 collaborator per project, a basic compile timeout, 5 AI uses a day and document history for the previous 24 hours only. Paid plans start at $16.75 per month, billed yearly at $199 (Standard); students from $8.25.
How much does Overleaf cost?
Overleaf lists 5 plans. Free: $0. Student: $8.25 per month, billed yearly ($98); $13 billed monthly. Standard: $16.75 per month, billed yearly ($199); $25 billed monthly. Pro: $33.25 per month, billed yearly ($399); $45 billed monthly. Organizations: custom pricing. Prices were read from overleaf.com on Oct 5, 2026.
What platforms does Overleaf work on?
Overleaf is available on Web.
Does Overleaf offer any discounts?
Overleaf publicly lists the following: 3+ months free with yearly billing; Student plan at $98 a year; 40% academic discount on group plans; Nonprofit discounts from 20 licenses; Group and volume discounts.
Does Overleaf have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 5, 2026. Overleaf is listed for Web.
Does Overleaf have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 5, 2026. Overleaf is listed for Web.
Is Overleaf open source?
Overleaf is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 5, 2026.
Can Overleaf be self-hosted?
Yes. Overleaf's own site says it can be run on a server of your own.
What does Overleaf integrate with?
Overleaf's listing names GitHub, Git, Dropbox, Zotero, Mendeley and ReadCube. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Does Overleaf have a student discount?
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.
Does Overleaf have a free trial?
Yes. 7-day free trial of a paid plan. The card is charged when the trial ends unless you cancel first.
Who makes Overleaf?
Overleaf is made by Overleaf (part of Digital Science). It dates from 2011.
What are the alternatives to Overleaf?
The closest alternatives to Overleaf in our directory are Typst, Writefull, Paperpal, Google Docs and Microsoft Word. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Overleaf.
Sources for this page
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