JianTeX vs TeXlyre

JJianTeX6.1Visit TeXlyre6.0Visit

Higher score J JianTeX #14 in LaTeX Editors 6.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit JianTeX

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TeXlyre #16 in LaTeX Editors 6.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit TeXlyre

• JianTeX fits best

  Free collaborative and self-hosted LaTeX teams

• TeXlyre fits best

  Free teams wanting local-first browser collaboration

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Side by side

Feature	JJianTeX 6.1/10 Visit ↗	TeXlyre 6.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	6.1	6.0
Ranking	#14 in LaTeX Editors	#16 in LaTeX Editors
Best for	Free collaborative and self-hosted LaTeX teams	Free teams wanting local-first browser collaboration
Pricing model	Free	Free
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Browser extension
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Integrations	4 integrations	3 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features JianTeX 3/4 · TeXlyre 3/4
Real-time collaboration	✓	✓
Offline editing	✓	✓
Visual editor	—	—
Git integration	✓	✓
Specs
Editor type	Hybrid	Web
Supported platforms	macOS, Windows, Linux, web browser	Modern web browsers; TeXlyre can also be run locally or self-hosted. The separate Chelys companion is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Our review
Pros	Supports LaTeX and Typst editing, compilation, and offline local files Real-time CRDT collaboration with snapshots and restoration Works across web, macOS, Windows, Linux, and self-hosted deployments	Collaborators can edit together with live cursors and conflict handling. Projects stay in browser storage and can be edited offline after loading. Compile LaTeX and Typst in-browser, then preview or download PDFs.
Cons	The product is presented as a 0.1 alpha release No visual editor is included Its broad workflow may exceed the needs of solo LaTeX writers	The editor is browser-based; Chelys is a separate desktop companion. Collaboration depends on peer-to-peer connections. Support channels are limited to community and documentation.
Our verdict	JianTeX is a free, open-source academic writing editor for students, researchers, and academic teams. It combines LaTeX and Typst editing and compilation with a local desktop application and an optional browser-based workflow. Offline… Read the review →	TeXlyre is a browser-based editor for LaTeX and Typst documents, suited to solo authors and teams who want local control alongside collaboration. Projects are stored in the browser and can be edited offline after loading. Collaborators… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• JianTeX — where it wins

  • Supports LaTeX and Typst editing, compilation, and offline local files
  • Real-time CRDT collaboration with snapshots and restoration
  • Works across web, macOS, Windows, Linux, and self-hosted deployments

  Where it doesn't

  • The product is presented as a 0.1 alpha release
  • No visual editor is included
  • Its broad workflow may exceed the needs of solo LaTeX writers

• TeXlyre — where it wins

  • Collaborators can edit together with live cursors and conflict handling.
  • Projects stay in browser storage and can be edited offline after loading.
  • Compile LaTeX and Typst in-browser, then preview or download PDFs.

  Where it doesn't

  • The editor is browser-based; Chelys is a separate desktop companion.
  • Collaboration depends on peer-to-peer connections.
  • Support channels are limited to community and documentation.

• JJianTeX6.1/10 · Free plan

  A free, open-source editor for collaborative LaTeX and Typst work across desktop and web.

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• TeXlyre6.0/10 · Free plan

  A browser-based LaTeX and Typst editor for offline work and shared projects.

  Visit TeXlyreFull verdict →