OpenTex · Office #59,423

Where it puts itself

Positions itself as an alternative to Overleaf. Rules out “account”, “compile timeout” and “credit card”.

• Alternative to: Overleaf
• Says it will not: account · compile timeout · credit card

“What is usually a paid extra, and what OpenTex includes for free”

“OpenTex is a free alternative to Overleaf that runs in your browser.”

What it costs

Monthly subscription. A free tier, free forever. Prices quoted: $0.

• Monthly: yes
• Free plan: free forever
• Price: $0

“Price Monthly subscription $0 — every feature included”

“Free forever Runs in your browser · Every pro feature included Every premium LaTeX feature. Free. Forever. In your browser.”

“Free. Forever.”

Who it sells to

Made for co-authors, editors and reviewers.

• Made for: co-authors · editors · reviewers

“Free LaTeX editor in your browser, built for co-authors”

“Invite co-authors by link or email, each with a role: editors write, reviewers suggest, viewers read.”

How it runs

A web app. Runs locally and works offline. AI is a side feature.

• Kind: web
• Runs where: on the device, offline
• AI role: a side feature

“OpenTex is a free alternative to Overleaf that runs in your browser.”

“…pdfLaTeX and XeLaTeX run as WebAssembly in your tab.”

What it works with

Integrates with GitHub and Supabase. Built on CodeMirror 6 and Yjs. Names Overleaf, XeLaTeX and 1 more on its pages.

• Integrates with: GitHub · Supabase
• Built on: CodeMirror 6 · Yjs
• Names: Overleaf · XeLaTeX · pdfLaTeX

“A CodeMirror 6 editor on a Yjs CRDT.”

“…sync with GitHub.”

What it offers as proof

Live, no waitlist. Try it without signing up.

• Instant signup: yes
• Trial asks for: nothing

“Sign in Start writing”

“No account needed”