Typst
Markup-based typesetting system with a collaborative web app
What is Typst?
Typst is a typesetting system for papers, theses, reports, slides and other documents, written in its own markup language with built-in scripting. The compiler that turns markup into PDFs and images is open source and runs from the command line on Windows, macOS and Linux. Typst GmbH also sells a closed-source web app that adds collaborative editing, autocomplete and instant previews, with a free tier, a Pro subscription and an on-premises version.
Typst has a free plan. Paid plans start at $7.99 per month, billed monthly ($79.99 billed yearly). See every plan
Good for
- Students and researchers who want an alternative to LaTeX
- Co-authors editing a technical document together in a browser
- Teams that generate reports or invoices from data
- Organizations that need the editor hosted on their own servers
Worth knowing
- 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.
Key features
- Markup with automatic formatting
- Documents are written as structured markup and laid out automatically, then exported as a PDF, an image or, in preview, a website.
- Collaborative web app
- The browser editor adds shared editing, autocomplete and a live preview. Sharing and collaboration are part of the Free plan; comment threads need Pro.
- Templates and packages
- Projects can start from community templates and import community packages. Pro adds private packages and templates limited to a workspace.
- Math, tables and bibliographies
- Equations are built into the markup, tables can be filled from CSV or JSON, and citations are formatted automatically, with Zotero and Mendeley sync on Pro.
- Scripting and data loading
- Conditionals, loops and functions are embedded in the language, so a document or a batch of invoices can be generated from a JSON file.
- Open-source compiler
- The command-line compiler is a free download for Windows, macOS and Linux, can run on a server, and can be embedded in other apps as a library.
Typst pricing
- Starts at
- $7.99 per month, billed monthly ($79.99 billed yearly)
- Free plan
- Free web app plan: create, share and co-edit projects, community packages and templates, and file conversion, with 200 MB of storage and up to 100 files per project. The compiler itself is free.
- Free trial
- None listed
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Create, share and collaborate on projects with community packages and templates, 200 MB of storage and up to 100 files per project. |
| Pro | $7.99per month, billed monthly; $79.99 per year billed yearly | Adds comments, private packages and templates, GitHub and GitLab sync, Zotero and Mendeley sync, slide presenting, folders and 2 GB of storage. |
| On-Premises | Custom | The web app run in your own data center with LDAP access control and priority support. Starts at 5 organization members. |
Read from typst.app on Oct 9, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Typst before you buy.
Ways to pay less
- Annual discountLower price with yearly payment
The pricing page marks yearly payment as 14% off. In US dollars Pro is $79.99 for a year against $7.99 a month, which is $95.88 over twelve months.
Stated on typst.app
Works with
Typst alternatives
- Typst vs Overleaf
Free plan · from $16.75/mo
- Typst vs Typora
Free trial · from $14.99 one-time
- Typst vs Zettlr
Free
- Typst vs Microsoft Word
Free plan · from $9.99/mo
Common questions
Is Typst free?
Typst has a free plan. Free web app plan: create, share and co-edit projects, community packages and templates, and file conversion, with 200 MB of storage and up to 100 files per project. The compiler itself is free. Paid plans start at $7.99 per month, billed monthly ($79.99 billed yearly).
How much does Typst cost?
Typst lists 3 plans. Free: $0. Pro: $7.99 per month, billed monthly; $79.99 per year billed yearly. On-Premises: custom pricing. Prices were read from typst.app on Oct 9, 2026.
What platforms does Typst work on?
Typst is available on Web, macOS, Windows and Linux.
Does Typst offer any discounts?
Typst publicly lists the following: Lower price with yearly payment.
Does Typst have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 9, 2026. Typst is listed for Web, macOS, Windows and Linux.
Does Typst have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 9, 2026. Typst is listed for Web, macOS, Windows and Linux.
Is Typst open source?
Yes. Typst is open source, according to its own site. It can also be run on a server of your own.
What does Typst integrate with?
Typst's listing names Zotero, Mendeley, GitHub and GitLab. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes Typst?
Typst is made by Typst GmbH. It dates from 2023.
What are the alternatives to Typst?
The closest alternatives to Typst in our directory are Overleaf, Typora, Zettlr, LibreOffice Writer and Microsoft Word. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Typst.
Sources for this page
The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 9, 2026.