Overleaf
9.2#1 in writing appsFrom $8.25 a monthFree planWebAPIExtensionLinux
VisitOverleaf vs Penpoint
What both publish
| Fact | Overleaf | Penpoint |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | Overleaf says it was developed by researchers to make scientific and technical writing simpler and more collaborative, and serves research institutions and businesses. | The maker describes fiction authors as its core audience and says people also use it for nonfiction, historical research, and tabletop RPG campaigns. |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Integrations | 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. | Users can choose Google Drive, Dropbox, iCloud, or OneDrive folders for additional backups; the maker also says Grammarly for Desktop and ProWritingAid Desktop Everywhere can work with the editor on Windows and macOS. |
| Purpose | Overleaf is an online platform for collaborating in LaTeX, compiling documents, and refining them. | Penpoint is a desktop app for writing manuscripts and organizing worldbuilding in one place. |
| Real-time collaboration | Projects support simultaneous editing, comments and in-document chat. | No |
Overleaf plans
- FreeFree
- Student$8.25 a month
- Standard$16.75 a month
- Pro$33.25 a month
- OrganizationsPriced on request
Penpoint plans
- Penpoint$40, paid once
Pick Overleaf if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Penpoint if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.