Overleaf alternative
Write like on Overleaf, keep your files like they're yours.
Monograph gives you an editor and a live preview in the browser, free, with your documents kept on your device and in your own Google Drive.
Free: no subscription, no compile-time limit, no paid tier.
How they compare
| Monograph | Typical online LaTeX editors | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free, with no paid tier | Free plan with limits; paid plans for more |
| Languages | Typst; LaTeX in the Windows app | LaTeX |
| Where files live | On your device, plus your own Google Drive if you turn sync on | On the service's servers |
| Preview speed | Typst compiles in milliseconds | LaTeX compiles in seconds |
| Version history | Included | Often limited on free plans |
| Real-time collaboration | Not yet | Yes |
Plans and limits of other services change; check their pages for current details.
What you keep
Live preview with click-to-jump
Click a word in the PDF to land on its source line, as you would expect from a LaTeX editor with SyncTeX.
Version history
Snapshots as you work, and named versions when you want them. Restore any one in a click.
Your own cloud
Sync uses your Google Drive and only the files Monograph creates there.
Questions
Is Monograph a replacement for Overleaf?
For writing on your own, often yes: an editor, live preview, history and cloud copies, free. Overleaf is built for real-time collaboration, which Monograph does not do.
Why Typst instead of LaTeX?
Typst compiles almost instantly, its syntax is simpler, and its error messages are readable. Many reports, theses and articles move over easily.
Can I still write LaTeX?
Yes. Monograph's Windows app compiles LaTeX with Tectonic or your own TeX installation. In the browser, LaTeX depends on the hosted compile service being switched on.
Where are my documents kept?
On your device first. With sync turned on, also in your own Google Drive, in plain files you can open anywhere.