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LaTeXiT vs VerbTeX
Both stand on latex editors. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Mac
LaTeXiT 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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VerbTeX offers local and cloud LaTeX workflows, with offline compilation available locally and a range of bibliography and storage integrations. Check the free plan limits and paid upgrade terms if you need more projects or code completion.
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| LaTeXiT | VerbTeX | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | Mac | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | See the plans |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | chachatelier.fr | verbosus.com |
| On latex editors | #13 of 32 | #17 of 32 |
LaTeXiT: what it does well
- Automatically crops rendered equations for drag and drop
- Exports to PDF, with MathML and SVG also available
- Saves equation history and supports equation libraries
- Supports LinkBack editing in compatible software
What to know first
- Requires a separately installed LaTeX engine
- MathML export is experimental
- SVG export requires pdf2svg
- Designed for equations, not multipage documents
VerbTeX: what it does well
- Supports PdfLaTeX, XeLaTeX, and LuaLaTeX.
- Local Mode supports offline compilation without an account.
- Includes BibTeX and Biber bibliography support.
- Integrates with Dropbox, Git, Zotero, and Mendeley.
- No ads; developer reports no data collection.
What to know first
- Free plan limits projects, documents, and uploads.
- Code completion requires a paid upgrade.
- Cloud two-factor authentication is in combination with Copiosus.
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