Overleaf
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What both publish
| Fact | Overleaf | Texmaker |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Texmaker as a LaTeX editor for Linux, macOS, and Windows users developing documents with LaTeX. |
| Founded | 2011 | 2003 |
| 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. | Texmaker requires a separate LaTeX distribution, such as TeX Live or MiKTeX on Windows, TeX Live on Linux, or MacTeX on Mac. |
Overleaf plans
- FreeFree
- Student$8.25 a month
- Standard$16.75 a month
- Pro$33.25 a month
- Organizations—
- FreeFree
Texmaker plans
- TexmakerFree
Pick Overleaf if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Texmaker if…
Texmaker suits Linux, macOS, and Windows users developing documents with LaTeX who want editing, compilation, navigation, and PDF viewing tools together. Users must be prepared to install a separate LaTeX distribution.