Head-to-head · Math Equation Editor Software
LibreOffice Math vs MathType (WIRIS Editor)
LibreOffice Math leads on 0 checks, MathType (WIRIS Editor) on 3, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 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 MathType (WIRIS Editor)
- Most featuresMathType (WIRIS Editor) · 5 of 6
LibreOffice Math scores higher on our rubric for math equation editor software: 9.2 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.
MathType (WIRIS Editor) offers office add-in; LibreOffice Math doesn't. MathType (WIRIS Editor) offers web editor; LibreOffice Math doesn't. MathType (WIRIS Editor) offers handwriting input; LibreOffice Math doesn't. On primary deployment, MathType (WIRIS Editor) gives you Hybrid where LibreOffice Math offers Desktop.
LibreOffice Math is the better fit for free formula editing in an office suite. MathType (WIRIS Editor) is the better fit for teams needing accessible equations across office and LMS.
- LibreOffice Math fits best
Free formula editing in an office suite
- MathType (WIRIS Editor) fits best
Teams needing accessible equations across office and LMS
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Side by side
| Feature | LibreOffice Math 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | MathType (WIRIS Editor) 8.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 8.9 |
| Ranking | #1 in Math Equation Editor Software | #4 in Math Equation Editor Software |
| Best for | Free formula editing in an office suite | Teams needing accessible equations across office and LMS |
| Pricing model | Free | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Free plan | — |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | 30 days |
| Deployment | Desktop | Cloud, Self-hosted, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Web, Windows, macOS |
| Integrations | 4 integrations | 9 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features LibreOffice Math 1/6 · MathType (WIRIS Editor) 5/6 | ||
| OCR to equation | — | — |
| Office add-in | — | ✓ (best) |
| Web editor | — | ✓ (best) |
| Handwriting input | — | ✓ (best) |
| MathML export | ✓ | ✓ |
| LaTeX export | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Primary deployment | Desktop | Hybrid |
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| 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… Read the review → |
MathType is WIRIS's equation editor for students, teachers, and professionals creating mathematical and scientific content. It suits teams that need equations in office documents, web editors, or learning management systems, including… Read the review → |
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
MathType (WIRIS Editor) — where it wins
- Visual editing, handwriting recognition, LaTeX, and MathML support
- Integrates with office apps, LMS platforms, HTML editors, and XML editors
- Accessibility features include keyboard navigation, screen readers, and alt text
Where it doesn't
- Office Individual purchase requires an educational email
- Organizational, HTML editor, and LMS institutional pricing is customized
- LMS Basic is limited to 500 equations per year
- LibreOffice Math9.2/10 · Free plan
A free desktop formula editor for authoring equations across the LibreOffice suite.
Visit LibreOfficeFull verdict → - MathType (WIRIS Editor)8.9/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial
A flexible equation editor for office documents, web editors, and learning systems.
Visit MathTypeFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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