--- description: Detailed reviews on Overleaf based on features, pricing, usability, and ratings. Get a quick overview advantages and disadvantages. Compare Overleaf with similar products. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/getapp/og_logo-94fd2a03a6c7a0e54fc0c9e21a1c0ce9.png title: Overleaf Reviews, Prices & Ratings | GetApp Canada 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Document Generation Software](/directory/1555/document-generation/software) > [Overleaf](/software/2047025/overleaf) # Overleaf Canonical: https://www.getapp.ca/software/2047025/overleaf Page: 1 / 3\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.ca/software/2047025/overleaf?page=2) > Overleaf is a LaTeX-powered collaborative writing editor for universities, publishers, enterprises, and individual authors to collaborate on any academic or scientific document. Overleaf provides an intuitive LaTeX editor that allows multiple users to work on any document at the same time. > > Verdict: Rated **4.6/5** by 35 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 35 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support Software | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Overleaf ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$10.00 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free version available) - **Pricing Details**: Overleaf is available across 3 pricing tiers: Personal, Collaborator, Professional. Pricing starts at $10/per month and scales with each tier, outlined below: Personal - $10/per month - Only one collaborator - Premium features - Sync with Dropbox and GitHub - Full document history Collaborator - $15/per month - 10 collaborators per project - All premium features - Sync with Dropbox and GitHub - Full document history - Track changes Professional - $30/per month - Unlimited collaborators - All premium features - Sync with Dropbox and GitHub - Full document history - Track changes - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United Kingdom ## Features - Access Controls/Permissions - Approval Process Control - Collaboration Tools - Content Management System (CMS) Software - Customizable Templates - Document Generation Software - Document Management Software - Document Templates - Templates - Text Editing - Version Control ## Integrations (2 total) - Dropbox Business - GitHub ## Support Options - Knowledge Base Software ## Category - [Document Generation Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/1555/document-generation/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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Therefore I didn't find any alternative to Overleaf. > > **Cons**: It needs an active internet connection all the time. Sometimes the server didn't respond. Therefore, make some delays to update the files. The cloud server should be better in the future. > > I am highly pleased with the performance of Overleaf in my research paper writing purposes. It serves as a daily tool for any researcher around the globe. ----- ### "A great writing tool for journal articles." — 5.0/5 > **Sohan** | *July 6, 2022* | Apparel & Fashion | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Mainly researchers like me using this as an alternative of actual Latex software this is because Latex is complex to use and overleaf is easy to use > > **Cons**: It is fully online and paid software so academic software like this should be freely available > > Overall I am thankful to the provider for give me this opportunity to write the review of this software. It is undoubtedly best software and never down. It works online fully and you can track your co authors easily from remote location. Multiple author can be work at the same time only if you order this ----- ### "A very user friendly software" — 4.0/5 > **Chiara** | *August 22, 2022* | Translation & Localization | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Very easy to be used and understood. You can edit and translate documents in a short time > > **Cons**: The color of the layout could be clearer ----- ### "Professional document writing" — 4.0/5 > **Aamir** | *August 5, 2022* | Research | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: 1) Document generation and editing have become so easy with Overleaf. 2) The ability to follow the template of specific conferences and institutes in LaTex is really amazing. 3) The opportunity of saving work in an online environment. 4) The ability to access all the documents from anywhere. > > **Cons**: 1) Initially, Overleaf can be overwhelming for beginners. 2) Pseudocode writing is really difficult with overleaf. 3) Mathematical equations and tables are difficult. > > I have been using overleaf for more than 4 years now. the overall experience with Overleaf is really good. I have used Overleaf for technical reports and other technical documentation. Overleaf never disappointed me. ----- ### "The best LaTex based tool for scientific and professional writing" — 4.0/5 > **Muhammad** | *May 13, 2022* | Higher Education Software | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The ability to perfectly follow a template of a scientific conference and journals (IEEE, Elsevier, etc.) The ability to save work in an online space that can be accessed from anywhere in the world No hassle in editing and formatting documents (as is the case with PDF files) File sharing with a group of people who can proofread and edit the document > > **Cons**: Generating tables is somewhat complex in LaTex and Overleaf. Sometimes too many suggestions can be a bit too much for experienced users however very helpful for beginners Continuous internet connectivity > > My experience with Overleaf is very good. I have been using Overleaf for 1.5 years now. I have used Overleaf for report writing. I am also writing my master's thesis using Overleaf. ----- Page: 1 / 3\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.ca/software/2047025/overleaf?page=2) ## Links - [View on GetApp](https://www.getapp.ca/software/2047025/overleaf) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-MX | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | ----- ## Structured Data