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Typst

A modern markup-based typesetting system for papers, reports and books.

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  • Rating

    4.6 / 5

  • Pricing

    Freemium

  • Difficulty

    Intermediate

  • Works on

    Web, Windows, macOS

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What is Typst?

Typst is a markup-based typesetting system for papers, reports, theses and books, a faster and simpler alternative to LaTeX. Its compiler is open source (Apache 2.0) and free to run on your own computer. The collaborative web app has a free plan with 200 MB of storage and up to 100 files per project; Typst Pro costs $7.99 a month.

Pros: what Typst does well

  • Open-source compiler, free to run locally
  • Much simpler syntax than LaTeX
  • Instant preview and real-time collaboration in the web app

Cons: where it falls short

  • You write markup rather than drag boxes on a page
  • Free web plan limits storage to 200 MB

Who Typst is for

Students and writers who produce long, structured documents.

Who can skip it

Designers who want visual, freeform layouts.

Typst alternatives

Not sold on Typst? These do a similar job, and each card says what it has in common.

All Writing resources

Overleaf

Focus: latex, academic writing and templates. Also in Writing and Collaboration, like Typst. Rated 4.7 (Typst: 4.6).

Web AppFree planWeb
4.7Visit

Google Docs

Focus: word processor, real-time collaboration and microsoft office alternative. Shares documents with Typst. Adds Android and iOS. Rated 4.7 (Typst: 4.6).

Web AppFree planWeb, Android
4.7Visit

Craft

Focus: beautiful, apple and publishing. Shares documents with Typst. Adds iOS. Same 4.6 rating.

Web AppFree planmacOS, iOS
4.6Visit

HedgeDoc

Focus: markdown, collaborative editing and self-hosted. Shares open source with Typst. Free (Typst: Freemium). Rated 4.5 (Typst: 4.6).

Web AppFreeWeb
4.5Visit

LibreTranslate

Focus: translation, self-hosted and privacy. Shares open source with Typst. Free (Typst: Freemium). Rated 4.5 (Typst: 4.6).

Web AppFreeWeb, Linux
4.5Visit

LimeSurvey

Focus: surveys, forms and questionnaires. Shares open source with Typst. Free (Typst: Freemium). Rated 4.5 (Typst: 4.6).

Web AppFreeWeb
4.5Visit

Free alternatives to Typst

Want to spend nothing? These free picks cover similar ground.

Etherpad

Focus: collaborative editing, real-time and self-hosted. Shares open source with Typst. Free (Typst: Freemium). Rated 4.4 (Typst: 4.6).

Web AppFreeWeb
4.4Visit

Redash

Focus: data dashboards, sql and charts. Shares open source with Typst. Free (Typst: Freemium). Rated 4.4 (Typst: 4.6).

Web AppFreeWeb
4.4Visit

Ollama

Focus: local llm, ai models and privacy. Shares open source with Typst. An AI tool, not a web app. Free (Typst: Freemium). Rated 4.8 (Typst: 4.6).

AI ToolFreeWindows, macOS
4.8Visit

Pandoc

Focus: document converter, markdown and command line. Shares open source with Typst. A desktop app, not a web app. Free (Typst: Freemium). Adds Offline. Rated 4.8 (Typst: 4.6).

Desktop AppFreemacOS, Windows
4.8Visit

Zotero

Focus: citations, reference manager and pdf. Shares open source with Typst. A desktop app, not a web app. Free (Typst: Freemium). Adds iOS, Chrome and Firefox. Rated 4.8 (Typst: 4.6).

Desktop AppFreeWindows, macOS
4.8Visit

Docusaurus

Focus: documentation, static site and markdown. Shares open source with Typst. A framework, not a web app. Free (Typst: Freemium). Rated 4.7 (Typst: 4.6).

FrameworkFreeWeb, Cross-Platform
4.7Visit
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