Typst

Markup-based typesetting system with an open-source compiler and a collaborative web app, as an alternative to LaTeX.

Open source

Active

TEX: opens only, partial fidelity. The web app converts LaTeX files to Typst; the result needs review
BIB: opens only, partial fidelity. Reads BibTeX files for bibliographies
PDF: saves only, full fidelity. Exports PDF

This replaces Overleaf

Facts

Made by: Typst GmbH
Website: typst.app
License: License: Open sourceApache-2.0
Pricing: Free tier with paid plansThe compiler is free. The web app Free plan has 200 MB of storage and 100 files per project; Pro is $7.99 a month.
Platforms: Windows
macOS
Linux
Web
Command line
Self-hostable: No
Works offline: Yes
Account required: No
Maturity: Stable
Source code: github: typst/typst
Maintenance: Status: ActiveLast commit Oct 7, 2026

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Repository checks, newest first; last checked Oct 8, 2026. Checks older than 90 days are kept as one per week.

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Checked	Last commit	Latest release	Stars	State
Oct 8, 2026	Oct 7, 2026	v0.15.1	56,489	Open

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