JianTeX
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VisitJianTeX vs Overleaf
What both publish
| Fact | JianTeX | Overleaf |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | The online version supports OAuth sign-in with GitHub and Google; version history can sync to self-hosted Gitea or GitLab servers. | Overleaf documentation lists Git and GitHub synchronization, Dropbox, ReadCube, Zotero, Mendeley, R code (knitr), Grammarly, and Google Drive import among its integrations and add-ons. |
| Purpose | JianTeX is a cross-platform tool for academic writing, with desktop and browser-based versions. | Overleaf is an online platform for collaborating in LaTeX, compiling documents, and refining them. |
JianTeX plans
- Free and open sourceFree
Overleaf plans
- FreeFree
- Student$8.25 a month
- Standard$16.75 a month
- Pro$33.25 a month
- Organizations—
- FreeFree
Pick JianTeX if…
JianTeX suits academic writers who want LaTeX or Typst tools, offline desktop work, and PDF navigation. Its collaboration and self-hosting options may suit teams that need shared editing while keeping data on an internal network.
Pick Overleaf if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.