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| Feature | TypeTeX | Overleaf |
|---|---|---|
| Compilation speed | 50ms | 10-30s |
| Offline mode | Yes | No |
| Compile timeout | None | 10s-4min |
| AI assistant | Built-in | Limited |
| Citation from PDFs | Automatic | Manual |
| Free tier limits | Generous | Restricted |
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Open guideExport your Overleaf source ZIP, import it into TypeTeX, and review the converted Typst document.
Open guideSee when a Typst-first editor is a better fit, and when staying in LaTeX still makes sense.
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TypeTeX is a strong Overleaf alternative when you want a Typst-first workflow, faster browser-side previews, AI writing help inside the document, and LaTeX import/export when a journal still needs LaTeX.
Yes. Export the project source from Overleaf, then import or convert the LaTeX files in TypeTeX. Figures, bibliography files, sections, equations, and common environments are preserved or flagged for cleanup.
Not always. TypeTeX is Typst-first because Typst is faster and easier for most writing, but TypeTeX still supports LaTeX migration and export paths for journals, coauthors, or templates that require LaTeX.
Researchers switch when compile timeouts, slow preview loops, LaTeX syntax, or copy-paste AI workflows get in the way. Typst gives cleaner syntax and fast previews, while TypeTeX adds an academic AI assistant and migration tools.