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Best LaTeX Editors in 2026
LaTeX editors support the writing and editing of documents, with differences in how they handle source, visual tools, and working with others. Compare editor type and visual editor availability with supported platforms and offline editing. Git integration may matter for tracking source changes, while real-time collaboration is another capability to weigh. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing add cost details. JianTeX, VerbTeX, and LyX are among the entries, alongside Oleafly and Texmaker. Match the listed editing and access features to the way you write and manage documents.
- 32 apps
- Research read 23 Sept 2026
- How the order is worked out
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Avidemux
Free plan Open source LinuxMacWeb+1 - 2
Oleafly
Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+2Oleafly combines technical writing, PDF review, citations, and optional AI integrations in a free desktop app.
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JianTeX
Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2JianTeX offers a free academic writing workflow spanning offline desktop editing, online collaboration, and self-hosting. Its listed release is an early alpha, so that status is important to weigh.
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Gummi
Free plan LinuxMacWindowsChoose Gummi if you want a free LaTeX editor with a live preview, document helpers, and project support.
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Kile
Free plan LinuxMacWindowsKile combines LaTeX editing with document compilation, preview, and project tools. It is free and open source, with desktop support across Linux, macOS, and Windows.
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8gwifi LaTeX Editor
Free plan WebChoose 8gwifi LaTeX Editor if you want a free browser-based LaTeX workspace with code, math, chemistry, and AI tools in one editor.
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LyX
Free plan LinuxMacWindowsLyX combines structured writing with TeX and LaTeX capabilities, plus support for references, equations, and a range of formats.
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Enter TeX
Free plan LinuxEnter TeX focuses on LaTeX editing and document building on Linux without a paid plan. Its Wayland completion issue and narrower format support are important considerations.
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Kile
Free plan LinuxWindowsKile combines LaTeX editing, document navigation, project tools, and interactive previews in a free desktop editor. Its templates and source-to-output search are useful for structured document work.
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Papeeria
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWebPapeeria pairs browser-based LaTeX work with collaboration, templates, plotting, and project sharing.
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RTextDoc
Free plan LinuxMacWindowsRTextDoc combines structured writing, LaTeX tooling, conversions, proofreading, and code editing across three desktop systems.
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LaTeXiT
Free plan MacLaTeXiT focuses on equation creation and transfer, with several export and editing workflows. Note the separate engine requirement and the limitations of MathML and SVG export.
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Texmaker
Free plan LinuxMacWindowsTexmaker provides a broad set of LaTeX editing and document tools at no cost. Its main prerequisite is a separate LaTeX distribution, which users must arrange for their platform.
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Texpile
Free plan LinuxMacWindowsTexpile brings document editing, previews, version history, and folder sharing into a desktop app.
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Verbosus
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb+1Choose VerbTeX if you want LaTeX project editing on iOS with local offline compilation, cloud synchronization, and several TeX engines.
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VerbTeX
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2VerbTeX offers local and cloud LaTeX workflows, with offline compilation available locally and a range of bibliography and storage integrations.
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TeXposit
Free plan APISelf-hostedWebTeXposit brings academic LaTeX and Markdown writing, collaboration, and project-aware assistance together in a free web editor.
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TeXworks
Free plan LinuxMacWindowsTeXworks brings TeX-family editing and PDF preview into one desktop application, with synchronization and configurable typesetting tools.
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SciPen Studio
Free plan LinuxMacWindowsSciPen Studio brings document editing, local compilation, PDF navigation, AI assistance, and research integrations into one desktop application.
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TeXnicCenter
Free plan WindowsTeXnicCenter offers LaTeX project management, configurable compilation, and document viewing at no cost. Its Windows-only support and inactive development are important considerations.
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TeXShop
Free plan MacTeXShop provides a free Mac interface for previewing and typesetting TeX and LaTeX documents. Plan on installing a TeX distribution separately.
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Setzer
Free plan LinuxSetzer offers LaTeX-focused editing aids in a free Linux desktop app. It is a fit for users prepared to install and configure the interpreter needed for in-app builds.
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