Fidus Writer
7.0#2 in collaborative research writing tools softwareFree planFree planWebLinuxSelf-hosted
VisitFidus Writer vs TeXposit
What both publish
| Fact | Fidus Writer | TeXposit |
|---|---|---|
| Collaboration | Collaborators can edit the same document simultaneously in the web interface. | The editor supports multi-cursor editing, role-based access, inline comments and suggestions, and team chat. |
| Purpose | Fidus Writer is an online collaborative editor made for academics who need citations and/or formulas. | TeXposit is a collaborative LaTeX and Markdown editor for academic writing. |
| Self-hosting | New users can install Fidus Writer with an Ubuntu Snap package, a Debian package, or Docker containers. | Teams and institutions can obtain a licensed deployment on their own infrastructure, but installation is not self-service. |
Fidus Writer plans
- Free softwareFree
- DesignPriced on request
- Programming & InstallationPriced on request
- Larger projectsPriced on request
TeXposit plans
- FreeFree
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 TeXposit if…
TeXposit suits researchers and academic teams writing papers, theses, or technical reports together. It may also suit users who want Markdown with LaTeX features or to connect a local Ollama model.