VimTeX Alternatives

VimTeX is described as 'Vim plugin that provides support for writing LaTeX documents. It is based on LaTeX-Box and it shares a similar goal: to provide a simple and lightweight LaTeX plugin. It has been rewritten from scratch to provide a more modern code base' and is a LaTeX Editor in the development category. There are more than 25 alternatives to VimTeX for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Web-based and Self-Hosted apps. The best VimTeX alternative is LyX, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like VimTeX are TeXstudio, Overleaf, Oleafly and Texmaker.

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  1. Ayakaleaf icon
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    A web-based collaborative LaTeX editor, extended from Overleaf, formerly Ayaka-notes Overleaf Pro Edition.

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
     
  2. JLatexEditor icon
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    JLatexEditor is a cross-platform open source LaTeX editor. It creates a unique development environment for a user by integrating many tools needed to write LaTeX documents, and is highly configurable.

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
     
  3. Bakoma Tex icon
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    BaKoMa TeX system for Scientific Publishing. One of its main features is instant preview: The document is typeset as you write, providing true WYSIWYG experience not usually found in LaTeX editors.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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