Thetapad vs ShareLaTeX
Miss the original ShareLaTeX? Thetapad offers a clean, fast LaTeX editing experience with up to 10 collaborators and modern features.
Why Choose Thetapad Over ShareLaTeX
Lightning-Fast Compilation
Compile your documents in seconds, not minutes
~2 seconds average
Team Collaboration
Real-time collaboration with your team
Up to 10 per project
Work Offline
Keep working even without internet access
Full offline support
AI Writing Assistant
Get intelligent suggestions and error fixes
Included free
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | Thetapad | ShareLaTeX |
|---|---|---|
| Simple Interface | ||
| Fast Compilation | ~2 seconds | Slower (Overleaf) |
| Real-time Collaboration | ||
| Free Collaborators | Unlimited | Limited |
| Git Sync | Premium only | |
| Modern UI |
Common ShareLaTeX Frustrations
Merged into Overleaf with different pricing
Lost some original simplicity
Higher prices than original ShareLaTeX
Feature bloat from merger
Why Researchers Switch to Thetapad
Recapture the simple ShareLaTeX experience
Faster compilation
Modern, clean interface
Better free tier
Pricing Comparison
Thetapad
Free Tier: Free forever with 3 projects
Pro: $7/month (Student) or $14/month (Pro)
Collaborators: 1 (Free), 10 (Student/Pro), Unlimited (Team)
ShareLaTeX
Free Tier: See Overleaf pricing
Pro: See Overleaf pricing
Collaborators: See Overleaf limits
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Last updated: December 29, 2025