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PaperForge
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PaperForge

Write. Collaborate. Publish.

A modern, self-hostable collaborative LaTeX editor. Real-time co-authoring, instant PDF preview, and Git integration — all without a subscription.

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Features

Everything you need to write
great papers

Powerful tools built for researchers, students, and teams.

LaTeX Editor
Full-featured CodeMirror editor with LaTeX syntax highlighting, autocomplete, and real-time error linting.
Real-time Collaboration
Work simultaneously with your team using CRDT-backed conflict-free editing powered by Yjs.
PDF Preview
Instant side-by-side PDF rendering. See your changes compile in real time without leaving the browser.
Version History
Every save is recorded. Browse, diff, and restore any previous version of your document with one click.
Git Integration
Push and pull to any Git remote. Keep your LaTeX source under proper version control alongside your code.
Template Gallery
Kick-start your work with curated templates for journals, theses, CVs, conference papers, and more.
How It Works

From blank page to
published paper

Three simple steps to streamline your academic workflow.

Step 01

Create a Project

Start from scratch or pick from our curated template gallery. Your workspace is ready in seconds.

Step 02

Write & Collaborate

Invite your co-authors and write together in real time with conflict-free CRDT editing.

Step 03

Compile & Publish

One-click PDF compilation, DOCX export, and Git push. From draft to submission, seamlessly.

Comparison

How PaperForge
compares

Pro-tier features, zero cost. See how we stack up.

Feature
PaperForge
Overleaf FreeOverleaf Pro
LaTeX Compilation
Real-time Collaboration
Git Integration
Version HistoryUnlimited24 hoursUnlimited
Collaborators per projectUnlimited1Unlimited
Template Gallery
Self-hostable / Open Source
PriceFreeFree$199 / yr
Testimonials

Loved by researchers

See what academics and teams are saying about PaperForge.

“PaperForge replaced our entire Overleaf workflow. The real-time collaboration is flawless, and the Git integration means our source always lives alongside our code.”

Dr. Sarah Chen

Associate Professor, Computer Science

MIT

“As a PhD student, I can't afford Overleaf Pro. PaperForge gives me every feature I need -- unlimited collaborators, full version history -- completely free.”

James Rodriguez

PhD Candidate, Physics

Stanford University

“We deployed PaperForge on our department server and it's been rock solid. 40+ researchers use it daily. The self-hosting option is a game-changer for data-sensitive work.”

Prof. Anika Patel

Department Chair, Biomedical Engineering

ETH Zurich

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