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Overleaf vs Typst
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| Fact | Overleaf | Typst |
|---|---|---|
| Language | JavaScript | Rust |
| Licence | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 18k | 57k |
| Latest | v0.1.3 | v0.15.1 |
| Last push | 2026-09-17 | 2026-10-16 |
| Release cadence | about 41 days between releases | about 32 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 34+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 47 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Typst replaces Overleaf. Alternatives to Overleaf →
PartialA typesetting system with a web editor and live preview, but its own markup instead of LaTeX.
Overleaf
Typst
- v0.15.12026-07-17Version 0.15.1 (July 17, 2026)
- v0.15.02026-06-15Version 0.15.0 (June 15, 2026)
- v0.15.0-rc.12026-06-09Version 0.15.0, Release Candidate 1 (June 9, 2026)pre-release
- v0.14.22025-12-12Version 0.14.2 (December 12, 2025)
- v0.14.12025-12-03Version 0.14.1 (December 3, 2025)
Overleaf
unsigned The latest release, v0.1.3, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Typst
unsigned The latest release, v0.15.1, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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