The fast, private
Typst alternative
LetX is a fast LaTeX editor for people weighing Typst against LaTeX. Typst has elegant syntax and quick compiles, but most journals, conferences, and universities still require LaTeX, so LetX gives you fast compiles and real-time collaboration on standard LaTeX your institution will actually accept.
Typst is a promising new typesetting language. LetX is the established LaTeX standard with a fast browser editor. Pick LetX when your work has to be submitted, not just written.
Write in the format journals actually accept
Typst is elegant, but IEEE, Springer, ACM, Elsevier, and nearly every university thesis office still require LaTeX submissions. LetX gives you fast compiles, a few seconds end to end, and real-time collaboration on real LaTeX, so you never hit a wall at submission time, and you start from 1000+ ready templates including university thesis formats.
Frequently asked questions
Should I use Typst or LaTeX in 2026?
Use Typst if you want modern syntax for personal documents and your audience does not require a specific format. Use LaTeX if you submit to journals, conferences, or a university. They still require LaTeX. LetX gives you fast, collaborative LaTeX in the browser, so you get Typst-like speed without leaving the standard.
Is Typst faster than LaTeX?
Yes. Typst compiles incrementally and is faster than any LaTeX build. LetX narrows the gap: a typical LaTeX document builds in a few seconds end to end, queue included, using latexmk on cloud workers, so for most writing the wait is short and you keep LaTeX’s compatibility and package ecosystem.
Can I collaborate in real time like typst.app?
Yes. LetX offers real-time collaboration with unlimited free collaborators using Yjs CRDT, similar to typst.app, but on standard LaTeX with 1000+ templates and a promise never to train AI on your work.
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Fast compiles, real-time collaboration, and your work stays yours.