Facts read 22 Sep 2026 – 15 Oct 2026
Collaborative research writing tools help you draft papers, manage citations, edit LaTeX and work with coauthors. This list is for students, researchers and teams comparing writing workflows.
| Name | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Overleaf | 6.3 | $8.25 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 02 Fidus Writer | 5.1 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, Linux, Self-hosted | 9 Oct 2026 |
| 03 SciFlow | 4.8 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, Browser extension | 12 Oct 2026 |
| 04 TeXposit | 4.7 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, API, Self-hosted | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 05 MeetingScribe | 4.6 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, Windows | 7 Oct 2026 |
| 06 Typst | 4.6 | $7.99 a month | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 22 Sep 2026 |
| 07 Authorea | 4.5 | Free plan | Free plan | Web | 3 Oct 2026 |
| 08 Prism | 4.5 | Free plan | Free plan | Web | 7 Oct 2026 |
| 09 LetX | 2.9 | Free plan | Free plan | Web | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 10 Murfy | 2.8 | Free plan | Free plan | Web | 24 Sep 2026 |
The list is ordered by the newest release information available from makers, with published figures where available and no score. Compare free plans, paid entry points, editors, coauthoring, revisions, citations, comments and export formats.
Overleaf suits people writing scientific or technical documents in LaTeX, especially those who want to collaborate with others.
TeXposit suits researchers and academic teams writing papers, theses, and technical reports.
WebAPISelf-hostedA free plan is available from tools on this list. A free trial is available from tools on this list as well.
Compare the free plan with the paid starting point before you move a project. LetX lists paid access from $18 per user per month.
Look for the editor that fits your work. The comparison covers a LaTeX editor, real-time coauthoring and document comments.
A LaTeX editor can suit technical papers, while comments and live coauthoring support shared drafting.
Check how a tool handles citations before moving a paper into it. Citation workflow is one of the comparison fields.
Revision history can help you trace changes during drafting and coauthor review.
These tools run across web, Windows, self-hosted, Linux, API and macOS options. Match the platform to your setup and collaboration needs.
If a project needs local control, look for self-hosted or Linux support. An API can fit a workflow that connects writing with other software.
Compare the export formats before you commit to a writing workspace. Export format support affects how you share or submit a document.
Check whether the tool supports the format your publisher, class or coauthor workflow requires.
Open-source code is available from tools on this list. If you need to read or change code, check the tool's licence and hosting requirements.
A self-hosted option can matter when control over the installation is part of your project.
