LyX

LyX is ranked #12 of 135 in writing apps on The Geeks Club. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.

LyX plans and pricing

LyX Free Free software released under the GPL lyx.org · 4 Oct 2026

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Free plan: Yes
Offline editing: Yes

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LyX

Document processor: LyX is a document processor that focuses on document structure and combines TeX/LaTeX capabilities with a graphical interface.
Intended users: LyX supports structured writing such as academic articles, theses, and books, as well as letters, novels, plays, and film scripts.
Math editor: Its equation editor supports point-and-click and LaTeX command entry, with formulas rendered on screen.
References and bibliography: LyX includes labels, references, indexes, and bibliography features, including advanced BibTeX support.
Document formats: Configurable converters support importing and exporting formats including LaTeX, PDF, PostScript, DVI, ASCII, HTML, OpenDocument, RTF, and MS Word.
Scientific tools: LyX has basic support for Maple, Maxima, Octave, and Mathematica, and modules can add Noweb, Sweave, and LilyPond support.
Version control: LyX supports external version control systems including RCS, CVS, Subversion, and Git.
Languages: LyX supports multilingual documents, right-to-left writing, CJK writing systems, and Unicode.
Platforms: The official site lists LyX for Linux, Windows, and Mac; its current Windows binaries support Windows 7 and later.
Installation requirement: The official download page says Windows installations require a TeX distribution, while Mac installations require a TeX system such as MacTeX.
Download integrity: The project provides GPG-signed source tarballs and binaries so users can verify downloaded packages.
Support: Users can ask usage questions on the lyx-users mailing list and consult its archives before posting.
License and donations: LyX is released under the GPL, and the project accepts donations to support its development.
Release: The homepage lists LyX 2.5.3 as released on September 17, 2026.
Price from: Free

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Where it ranks on The Geeks Club

Best Writing Apps in 2026#12 of 135
Best Word Processing Software in 2026#14 of 41
Best LaTeX Editors in 2026#5 of 31

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lyx.org· checked 4 Oct 2026
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lyx.org/AboutLyX· checked 4 Oct 2026