Overleaf
9.1#2 in writing appsFrom $8.25 a monthFree planWebAPIExtensionLinux
VisitOverleaf vs WriterDuet
WriterDuet
9.0#5 in writing appsFrom $9.99 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebLinux
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Overleaf | WriterDuet |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2011 | 2013 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Praise: collaboration | Independent reviewers repeatedly praise simultaneous editing, sharing, comments, track changes and cloud access for coauthor workflows. | GetApp users rate collaboration tools 4.5 out of 5, and independent reviewers describe collaboration as WriterDuet's strongest capability. |
| Rating on Capterra | 4.6 out of 5 from 35 reviews. | 4.4 out of 5 from 5 reviews |
| Rating on G2 | 4.6 out of 5 from 76 reviews. | 4.6 out of 5 from 29 reviews |
| Rating on GetApp | 4.6 out of 5 from 35 reviews. | 4.4 out of 5 from 5 reviews |
| Real-time collaboration | Projects support simultaneous editing, comments and in-document chat. | Multiple writers can edit together live, with comments plus text and video chat. |
Overleaf plans
- FreeFree
- Student$8.25 a month
- Standard$16.75 a month
- Pro$33.25 a month
- OrganizationsPriced on request
WriterDuet plans
- Plus$9.99 a month
- Pro$11.99 a month
- Premium$13.99 a month
- FreeFree
Pick Overleaf if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick WriterDuet if…
WriterDuet suits writers who want publishing tools and access to their projects across web, desktop, and mobile platforms. Its plan options may fit those who need real-time collaboration, offline writing, revision tools, or script-specific features such as narration and translation.