Best LaTeX Editors in 2026
Updated
In short: JianTeX is ranked #1 of 31 as of 8 October 2026, ahead of VerbTeX and TeXstudio. The best-ranked option with a free plan is VerbTeX. The lowest first paid tier on this page is VerbTeX at $3.99/mo.
Writing in LaTeX can involve source editing, visual tools, or collaboration, so editor features matter to different workflows. Compared on editor type, visual editor, Git integration, offline editing, and real-time collaboration, the entries also distinguish supported platforms and access costs through free plans and paid-from pricing. JianTeX, VerbTeX, and TeXstudio are among the editors to consider. Weigh how you prefer to create and manage documents, whether you need to work offline or with others, and which platforms you use.
31 LaTeX editors ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
LaTeX Editors, ranked on how quickly a newcomer can get going. 17 of the 25 on this page can be tried for free.
- 1 JianTeXFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 2 VerbTeXPaid from $3.99/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 3 TeXstudioFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 4 VerbosusFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 5 PrismFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 6 TeXpositFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 7 LyXFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 8 OleaflyFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 9 Texifier
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 10 TexmakerFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 11 TexpileFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 12 TeXworksFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 13 GummiFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 14 KileFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 15 OverleafFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 16 Scientific WorkPlace
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 17 SciPen Studio
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 18 RTextDoc
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 19 TeXlyre
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: yes
- 20 MiKTeX
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: yes
- 21 GNOME LaTeX
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 22 TeXnicCenterFree plan
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 23 Enter TeX
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 24 Kile
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 25 TeXShop
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
Compare all 25 in a table
| # | Platform | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Editor type | Real-time collaboration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JianTeX | 7.5 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | hybrid | Yes |
| 2 | VerbTeX | 7.4 | Free plan | $3.99/mo | Yes | — | hybrid | — |
| 3 | TeXstudio | 7.2 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | desktop | Yes |
| 4 | Verbosus | 7.2 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | web | — |
| 5 | Prism | 7.0 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | web | Yes |
| 6 | TeXposit | 7.0 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | web | Yes |
| 7 | LyX | 6.9 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | — |
| 8 | Oleafly | 6.9 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | desktop | No |
| 9 | Texifier | 6.9 | No | — | No | — | desktop | Yes |
| 10 | Texmaker | 6.9 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | desktop | — |
| 11 | Texpile | 6.9 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | desktop | Yes |
| 12 | TeXworks | 6.9 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | desktop | — |
| 13 | Gummi | 6.8 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | desktop | — |
| 14 | Kile | 6.8 | Free plan | Free | — | — | desktop | — |
| 15 | Overleaf | 6.8 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | — |
| 16 | Scientific WorkPlace | 6.7 | No | — | No | — | desktop | — |
| 17 | SciPen Studio | 6.7 | No | — | Yes | — | desktop | — |
| 18 | RTextDoc | 6.5 | No | — | No | — | desktop | — |
| 19 | TeXlyre | 6.2 | No | — | Yes | — | web | Yes |
| 20 | MiKTeX | 6.1 | No | — | Yes | — | desktop | No |
| 21 | GNOME LaTeX | 5.8 | No | — | Yes | — | desktop | No |
| 22 | TeXnicCenter | 5.8 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | desktop | — |
| 23 | Enter TeX | 5.7 | No | — | Yes | — | desktop | — |
| 24 | Kile | 5.7 | No | — | Yes | — | desktop | — |
| 25 | TeXShop | 5.7 | No | — | Yes | — | desktop | — |
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Questions about this list
Which LaTeX editor is ranked first on The Geeks Club?
JianTeX is ranked #1 of 31 with a score of 7.5. VerbTeX is second and TeXstudio third.
How many of these have a free plan?
15 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 on how quickly a newcomer can get going: documentation depth, a free tier or trial, and the platforms it runs on.