Apostrophe vs Overleaf

Apostrophe is a free Linux desktop Markdown editor built around focused writing. Its interface includes a distraction-free mode, with dark, light, and sepia themes. A live preview updates while a document is written, and built-in tools include spellchecking and document statistics. The app exports to PDF, Word or LibreOffice, LaTeX, and HTML slideshows; ODT is also listed as an export format. The TexLive plugin enables PDF export and formula display in the inline preview. Apostrophe is available for Linux, and the maker directs users to Flathub for the latest version. Users can report issues or suggest ideas through the project issue tracker. The listed Free plan costs nothing and describes a Markdown editor for Linux desktop. The Apps for GNOME page lists version 3.5, released on 2026-10-08, and names Manuel Genovés as maintainer.

Overleaf is an online platform for writing, compiling, and revising LaTeX documents with collaborators. Writers can choose a Visual Editor or a Code Editor, while shared documents support simultaneous editing and comments, plus in-document chat. Free templates and example projects cover journal articles, theses, and CVs. Listed connections and add-ons include Git and GitHub synchronization, Dropbox, ReadCube, Zotero, Mendeley, knitr for R code, and Grammarly. Google Drive content can be imported into projects, but Overleaf does not sync directly with Drive. The free plan costs nothing and allows unlimited projects with one collaborator per project. Student and Standard permit 10 collaborators per project, and Pro permits unlimited collaborators; no prices are listed for those tiers. An Organizations plan is described for 20+ users. A seven-day trial gives access to the selected plan, with the card charged afterward unless canceled. Overleaf was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in London, United Kingdom. Listed platforms are extension, self-hosted, and web.