LetX vs Murfy

The fast, private
Murfy alternative

LetX is a free, privacy-first alternative to Murfy. Both give you real-time collaboration with unlimited collaborators and fast compiles, but LetX adds a library of 440+ ready-to-use templates — including regional university thesis formats — and a strict opt-in AI policy, so your work stays yours.

Murfy is a solid team editor focused on research labs. LetX matches the collaboration and speed, then adds templates and privacy.

Feature
Murfy
LetX
Unlimited collaborators
Yes (free)
Yes (free)
Compile speed
Fast
Seconds
Template library
Limited
440+ across 21 categories
University thesis templates
Few
BRAC, BUET, NSU, MIT & more
Your data trains AI
AI-native
Never without consent
Import from Overleaf
Yes
Yes — drag & drop .zip
Price
Free tier
Free

Start from your template, not a blank file

Murfy gives you an editor. LetX gives you an editor plus 440+ templates across theses, CVs, journal articles, and presentations — including university thesis formats with correct margins, fonts, and citation styles pre-configured. Students start writing in seconds, not formatting for hours.

440+ templatesUniversity thesis formatsReal-time collaboration

Frequently asked questions

What is a good alternative to Murfy for LaTeX?

LetX is a strong alternative to Murfy. It is a free real-time collaborative LaTeX editor with unlimited collaborators, fast compiles, 440+ templates including university theses, and an opt-in AI policy.

Does LetX have unlimited free collaborators like Murfy?

Yes. LetX offers real-time collaboration with unlimited collaborators and does not charge per seat, the same as Murfy.

What does LetX offer that Murfy does not?

LetX includes a library of 440+ templates across 21 categories, including regional university thesis templates (BRAC, BUET, NSU and more), and keeps AI opt-in, so your documents are never used to train AI without your consent.

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Fast compiles, real-time collaboration, and your work stays yours.