Best LaTeX Editors in 2026
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In short: VerbTeX is ranked #1 of 31 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Verbosus and Texifier. The best-ranked option with a free plan is JianTeX. The lowest first paid tier on this page is VerbTeX at $3.99/mo.
Choosing a LaTeX editor can come down to where and how you want to work. Compare editor type and visual editor support, then consider Git integration, offline editing, and real-time collaboration in light of your writing workflow. Supported platforms, free plans, and paid-from pricing provide further points of comparison. The ranked options begin with VerbTeX, Verbosus, and TeXposit; JianTeX and Overleaf also appear near the start. Use the listed features to weigh source management, visual editing, working without a connection, and writing alongside others.
31 LaTeX editors ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 VerbTeX iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8$3.99/mo Editor type: hybridOffline editing: Yes
- 2 Verbosus iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8 Editor type: webOffline editing: Yes
- 3 Texifier iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.6 Editor type: desktopReal-time collaboration: YesOffline editing: Yes
- 4 JianTeX No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4Free Editor type: hybridReal-time collaboration: YesOffline editing: Yes
- 5 Oleafly No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3Free Editor type: desktopReal-time collaboration: NoOffline editing: Yes
- 6 Texmaker No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3Free Editor type: desktop
- 7 Texpile No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3Free Editor type: desktopReal-time collaboration: YesOffline editing: Yes
- 8 TeXposit No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3Free Editor type: webReal-time collaboration: Yes
- 9 TeXstudio No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3Free Editor type: desktopReal-time collaboration: Yes
- 10 LyX No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.2Free Offline editing: Yes
- 11 Overleaf No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.1Free
- 12 MiKTeX No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4 Editor type: desktopReal-time collaboration: NoOffline editing: Yes
- 13 Prism No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4 Editor type: webReal-time collaboration: Yes
- 14 TeXlyre No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4 Editor type: webReal-time collaboration: YesOffline editing: Yes
- 15 GNOME LaTeX No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Editor type: desktopReal-time collaboration: NoOffline editing: Yes
- 16 TeXnicCenter No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Editor type: desktop
- 17 TeXworks No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3Free Editor type: desktop
- 18 8gwifi LaTeX Editor No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2 Editor type: web
- 19 Enter TeX No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2 Editor type: desktop
- 20 Gummi No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2 Editor type: desktop
- 21 Kile No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2 Editor type: desktop
- 22 LaTeXiT No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2 Editor type: desktop
- 23 SciPen Studio No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2 Editor type: desktopOffline editing: Yes
- 24 Setzer No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2 Editor type: desktop
- 25 TeXShop No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2 Editor type: desktop
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Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which LaTeX editor is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
VerbTeX is ranked #1 of 31 with a score of 7.8. Verbosus is second and Texifier third.
How many of these have a free plan?
10 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, VerbTeX has the lowest first paid tier we found: $3.99/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.