MathType (WIRIS Editor) review
A flexible equation editor for office documents, web editors, and learning systems.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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 workflows where accessibility matters. The visual editor offers symbol palettes, templates, and formatting controls; users can also enter equations with handwriting recognition or work with LaTeX and MathML. Its tools cover fractions, roots, scripts, matrices, aligned expressions, and chemical notation through the ChemType toolbar.
Integration breadth is a key consideration. MathType is offered for Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft 365, Google Docs, Google Slides, and WPS, as well as LMS platforms, HTML editors, and XML editors. A browser-based editor can be used within LMSs, HTML editors, and other web applications, though availability and workflows depend on the integration. The listed deployment options include cloud, self-hosted, and browser extension; platform support includes web, Windows, and macOS. Keyboard navigation, screen-reader support, and alternative text help address accessible equation workflows. Choose it when equations need to move across document and learning environments; a team with a single narrow editor requirement may find the integration-specific offering more than it needs.
According to the vendor's pricing page, MathType for Office Tools has Individual and Professional plans listed at €41.56 and €54, respectively, plus a Class Plan at €54. Each subscription includes all Office tools and supports up to 3 devices per user; educational email is required for Individual and Class purchases. The Organizational Plan has custom pricing for more than 20 users. MathType for XML Editors is listed at €249.99 per user per year, with a minimum purchase required. LMS Basic includes 500 equations per year for free and basic customer support; the Institutional Plan is listed at €636 per year with customized terms and full customer support. HTML editor plans use custom pricing. A 30-day free trial is available. This structure fits varied deployment needs, but teams should compare the relevant editor-specific plan rather than assume one subscription covers every integration.
MathType (WIRIS Editor) pros and cons
- 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
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