JianTeX
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VisitJianTeX vs VerbTeX
What both publish
| Fact | JianTeX | VerbTeX |
|---|---|---|
| Collaboration | Online projects support real-time collaborative editing using CRDT, with collaborators’ cursors and selections visible. | Cloud Mode supports collaboration on projects and the service provides a web interface. |
| Integrations | The online version supports OAuth sign-in with GitHub and Google; version history can sync to self-hosted Gitea or GitLab servers. | Local projects can synchronize with Dropbox and Box and connect to Git, Zotero, and Mendeley. |
| Platforms | The site lists macOS, Windows, and Linux desktop versions, plus browser access on devices including tablets. | Independent reference material identifies VerbTeX apps for Android, iOS, and Windows, while the product listings provide web access through Cloud Mode. |
| Purpose | JianTeX is a cross-platform tool for academic writing, with desktop and browser-based versions. | VerbTeX is a collaborative LaTeX editor for mobile devices. |
JianTeX plans
- Free and open sourceFree
VerbTeX plans
- VerbTeX FreeFree
- VerbTeX FreeFree
- Upgrade: Subscription$3.99 a month
- Upgrade: Forever$8.99, paid once
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 VerbTeX if…
VerbTeX suits people who want to write and compile LaTeX on mobile devices, with an offline local mode or synced cloud projects. It may also suit users who need bibliography integrations or code completion.