Fidus Writer
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VisitFidus Writer vs Overleaf
What both publish
| Fact | Fidus Writer | Overleaf |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | The maker describes Fidus Writer as intended for academics, research groups, publishers, libraries, and individual academics working on publication workflows. | Overleaf says it was developed by researchers to make scientific and technical writing simpler and more collaborative, and serves research institutions and businesses. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Purpose | Fidus Writer is an online collaborative editor made for academics who need citations and/or formulas. | Overleaf is an online platform for collaborating in LaTeX, compiling documents, and refining them. |
Fidus Writer plans
- Free softwareFree
- DesignPriced on request
- Programming & InstallationPriced on request
- Larger projectsPriced on request
Overleaf plans
- FreeFree
- Student$8.25 a month
- Standard$16.75 a month
- Pro$33.25 a month
- OrganizationsPriced on request
Pick Fidus Writer if…
Fidus Writer is intended for academics, research groups, publishers, libraries, and individual academics working on publication workflows. It suits collaborators who need citations or formulas and want to self-host their editor.
Pick Overleaf if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.