TeX Live vs Overleaf : Which is Better?

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TeX Live

TeX Live is a free software distribution for the TeX typesetting system that includes major TeX-related programs, macro packages, and fonts. Developed by TeX Users Group

License: Open Source

Apps available for Mac OS X Windows Linux Haiku

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Overleaf

Overleaf is a collection of real-time collaborative writing and publishing tools.

License: Freemium

Apps available for Online

TeX Live VS Overleaf Feature comparision

Feature TeX Live Overleaf
Publishing
Support for LaTeX
Desktop publishing
Equation editor
Latex Math
Collaborative writing
Online collaboration
GitHub integration
Collaborative Workspaces
Macros
Built-in Text editor
Cross-references
Document creation
Pdf-creation
Latex-editor
Typesetting
SVG Editors
WYSIWYG Support
Export to HTML
Export to LaTeX
Auto Formatting
Citation detection
Cloud sync
Document sharing
Integrated PDF Viewer
Writing tool
Support for Unicode
Real time collaboration
Database
Export citation
Google docs integration
Apple iWork integration
Microsoft Office integration
*community curated information: This table may not have the most accurate information. Please suggest changes

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