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Head-to-head · Math Equation Editor Software

LibreOffice Math vs Equatio

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score LibreOffice Math #1 in Math Equation Editor Software 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 6 features Visit LibreOffice
Equatio #6 in Math Equation Editor Software 7.9/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Equatio

LibreOffice Math leads on 0 checks, Equatio on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreLibreOffice Math · 9.2/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Equatio
  • Most featuresLibreOffice Math · 1 of 6

LibreOffice Math scores higher on our rubric for math equation editor software: 9.2 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #6.

LibreOffice Math is the better fit for free formula editing in an office suite. Equatio is the better fit for educators needing accessible math input and assessments.

  • LibreOffice Math fits best

    Free formula editing in an office suite

  • Equatio fits best

    Educators needing accessible math input and assessments

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Side by side

Feature LibreOffice Math 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Equatio 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 7.9
Ranking #1 in Math Equation Editor Software #6 in Math Equation Editor Software
Best for Free formula editing in an office suite Educators needing accessible math input and assessments
Pricing model Free Free plan + paid
Starting price Free plan $2.15/seat/yr
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — 30 days
Deployment Desktop Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Integrations 4 integrations 5 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features LibreOffice Math 1/6 · Equatio 0/6
OCR to equation — Not checked yet
Office add-in — Not checked yet
Web editor — Not checked yet
Handwriting input — Not checked yet
MathML export ✓ (best) Not checked yet
LaTeX export Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Primary deployment Desktop Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Free desktop software for Windows, macOS, and Linux
  • Integrates with Writer, Calc, Impress, and Draw
  • Supports MathML export and customizable symbol catalogs
  • Speech, handwriting, LaTeX, and screenshot reading support accessible math input
  • Integrates with Google Classroom, Canvas, Schoology, Brightspace D2L, and Google Forms
  • Works across web, desktop, mobile, and Chrome extension deployments
Cons
  • Desktop-only; no browser-based editor
  • Does not calculate formulas
  • No OCR-to-equation or handwriting input
  • Paid plans use annual billing
  • Higher education pricing is based on student enrollment
  • Support is provided through email and documentation
Our verdict

As the formula editor in the LibreOffice suite, LibreOffice Math is designed for writing and displaying mathematical and scientific notation rather than calculating it. Users enter formulas with a markup language, choose predefined…

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Equatio is digital math software for students and educators creating and working with mathematical expressions. It combines speech input, typing, handwriting recognition, LaTeX editing, and built-in prediction with tools for graphing, STEM…

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  1. LibreOffice MathMath Equation Editor Software 9.2Free plan
  2. EquatioMath Equation Editor Software 7.9Free plan · 30-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • LibreOffice Math — where it wins

    • Free desktop software for Windows, macOS, and Linux
    • Integrates with Writer, Calc, Impress, and Draw
    • Supports MathML export and customizable symbol catalogs

    Where it doesn't

    • Desktop-only; no browser-based editor
    • Does not calculate formulas
    • No OCR-to-equation or handwriting input

  • Equatio — where it wins

    • Speech, handwriting, LaTeX, and screenshot reading support accessible math input
    • Integrates with Google Classroom, Canvas, Schoology, Brightspace D2L, and Google Forms
    • Works across web, desktop, mobile, and Chrome extension deployments

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid plans use annual billing
    • Higher education pricing is based on student enrollment
    • Support is provided through email and documentation
  • LibreOffice Math9.2/10 · Free plan

    A free desktop formula editor for authoring equations across the LibreOffice suite.

    Visit LibreOfficeFull verdict →
  • Equatio7.9/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

    Accessible equation input, assessment tools, and classroom integrations for education teams.

    Visit EquatioFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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