Your thesis deserves
better than a compile limit.
betterleaf is a modern, self-hosted Overleaf alternative for LaTeX document generation and online PDF compilation. No compile timeouts. No vendor lock-in. Just your work, on your terms.
Sound familiar?
“My thesis takes 3 minutes to compile, but Overleaf kills it at 1 minute on free and 4 on paid.”
“Tried to work on a train, realized I can't do anything without internet because everything's in the cloud.”
Meet betterleaf
Everything you need for serious LaTeX work — without the limitations of cloud-only editors.
- Unlimited compile time — no artificial limits
- Self-hosted — your data stays on your infrastructure
- Real-time collaboration with multiple users
- Monaco editor — the same engine behind VS Code
- Live PDF preview with instant feedback
Everything you need
A complete LaTeX authoring platform, built for researchers and students.
Blazing Fast Compiles
No timeouts. Your TeX Live installation, your hardware, your rules.
Private & Secure
Self-host on your own server. Your research never leaves your network.
Git Integration
Built-in version control so you never lose a single change.
Works Everywhere
Responsive web editor that works on desktop, tablet, and mobile.
Docker Ready
One docker-compose command to get a full LaTeX environment running.
Modern Editor
Monaco editor with syntax highlighting, autocomplete, and snippets.
Ready to leave the limits behind?
Set up your own betterleaf instance in minutes with Docker.