VisualMathEditor
VisualMathEditor: A free, open-source equation editor for web use, embedding or local hosting. Ranked #14 of 22 in Math Equation Editor Software by our editors (7.0/10); pricing: Free plan; best for free web equation editing or self-hosting.
At a glance
- Editor score7.0 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forFree web equation editing or self-hosting
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- Facts checked23 Oct 2026
Where it wins
- Edits equations in LaTeX, AsciiMath, MathML and HTML
- Exports equation images as PNG or SVG
- Can be embedded in a website, downloaded or run locally
Where it doesn't
- Editor customization is limited to style and language options
- Preference saving relies on a browser cookie
- Documentation is the listed support channel
Our verdict on VisualMathEditor
VisualMathEditor is a JavaScript and HTML equation editor for creating and editing mathematical notation. It is suited to individuals and small teams who want a free tool in a browser, or prefer to download and run an editor locally or host it on their own site. Its open-source GNU GPL version 3 licensing also fits users who want to inspect or adapt the software within that license's terms.
The editor's main strength is its support for several equation syntaxes: LaTeX, AsciiMath, MathML and HTML. Symbol menus include more than 730 LaTeX symbols and 210 AsciiMath symbols, while equation samples cover science, chemistry and commutative diagrams. Finished equations can be exported as PNG or SVG images. These capabilities make it useful where equation authoring and image output matter more than a broader document workflow. The editor can be embedded in a website and configured through URL parameters, giving site owners an integration path without requiring a hosted-only deployment.
VisualMathEditor is available for browser use and can also be downloaded for local use or self-hosting. Users can customize editor style and language, and preferences are saved in a browser cookie. The product is focused on equation editing rather than AI-assisted authoring, and its listed support channel is documentation. Choose it for free equation editing, multiple syntax options, image export or control over hosting; consider another tool if your priority is broader support or capabilities beyond editing mathematical notation.
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VisualMathEditor pricing
VisualMathEditor fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| OCR to equation | Not verified |
| Office add-in | Not verified |
| Web editor | Yes |
| Handwriting input | Not verified |
| MathML export | Not verified |
| LaTeX export | Not verified |
| Primary deployment | Hybrid |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web |
| Support | Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | visualmatheditor.equatheque.net |
| Facts checked | 23 Oct 2026 |
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- LibreOffice MathA free desktop formula editor for authoring equations across the LibreOffice suite.9.2
- LyXFree, cross-platform authoring with integrated math, references, revisions, and format flexibility.9.1
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