Overleaf Student
The Overleaf Student plan costs $8.25 per month, billed yearly ($98); $13 billed monthly.
What the plan includes
For students enrolled at a degree-granting institution: 10 collaborators per project, the AI Assistant and a 24x compile timeout.
As stated on overleaf.comThe plans either side of it
- Free$0one below
Unlimited projects with 1 collaborator per project, a basic compile timeout and 5 AI uses a day.
- Standard$16.75 per month, billed yearly ($199); $25 billed monthlyone above
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.
What else costs about this much
| Tool | Starts at | Free plan |
|---|---|---|
| Textero | $8.25 a month | Yes |
| Hemingway Editor | $8.33 a month | Yes |
| QuillBot | $8.33 a month | Yes |
| Final Draft | $8.33 a month | No |
| Microsoft Word | $8.33 a month | Yes |
| 4thewords | $8 a month | Yes |
Each tool’s own starting price, within a quarter of what this plan costs. A starting price is not the same plan, so read what each one includes before weighing them against each other.
Overleaf Student questions
How much is the Overleaf Student plan?
The Overleaf Student plan costs $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.
What is the difference between Overleaf Free and Student?
Free costs $0 and gives you unlimited projects with 1 collaborator per project, a basic compile timeout and 5 AI uses a day. Student costs $8.25 per month, billed yearly ($98); $13 billed monthly and gives you for students enrolled at a degree-granting institution: 10 collaborators per project, the AI Assistant and a 24x compile timeout.
Is it worth moving from Student to Standard?
That depends on what you need. Standard costs $16.75 per month, billed yearly ($199); $25 billed monthly and adds 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. The listing is what each plan states; neither plan is graded on its own.
Does Overleaf have a free plan or a trial?
Yes. 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. There is also a 7-day free trial of a paid plan. The card is charged when the trial ends unless you cancel first.
When was this checked?
Oct 5, 2026, against https://www.overleaf.com/user/subscription/plans?currency=USD. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.