Overleaf
Web-based collaborative LaTeX editor.
- Note-taking & Editors
- JavaScript
- AGPL-3.0
- Actively maintained
GitHub stats
- GitHub stars
- 18,210
- Forks
- 2,078
- Open issues
- 150
- Commits, last 12 months
- 2,137
- Last commit
- Sep 17, 2026
- Latest release
- v0.1.3Feb 26, 2015
- Created
- Feb 8, 2014
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About Overleaf
Web-based collaborative LaTeX editor. Overleaf is open source under the AGPL-3.0 license and written mainly in JavaScript, so you can read the code, run it on your own hardware and keep full control of your data.
The project has 18,210 stars and 2,078 forks on GitHub, with 2,137 commits over the last year. It installs natively rather than through an official Docker image, so plan for a short manual setup.
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What is Overleaf?
Overleaf is a free, open-source app you can host on your own server, listed in our Note-taking & Editors category. Web-based collaborative LaTeX editor. The source code lives at github.com/overleaf/overleaf, where it has 18,210 stars.
Is Overleaf free and open source?
Yes. Overleaf is open-source software released under the AGPL-3.0 license, so you can self-host it at no cost. You only pay for the server it runs on, and some projects also offer an optional paid cloud plan.
Can I run Overleaf with Docker?
Overleaf does not list an official Docker image. It installs natively (Ruby), so follow the install steps in its README or look for a community-maintained container.
What are the best alternatives to Overleaf?
Popular open-source alternatives to Overleaf include Excalidraw, AFFiNE and Memos.
Is Overleaf actively maintained?
The most recent commit to Overleaf was on Sep 17, 2026 with 2,137 commits in the past twelve months. The latest release is v0.1.3, published Feb 26, 2015. Check the open issues on GitHub to gauge how quickly maintainers respond.