What is ScienHub?
ScienHub is a collaborative online LaTeX editing platform tailored for researchers, positioning itself as a free alternative to Overleaf. It supports real-time multi-user collaboration, millisecond-level instant compilation, built-in Git version control, and promises all current features remain completely free—no subscription required, no credit card binding needed. As LaTeX serves as the standard language for scientific writing, ScienHub seamlessly brings it into the browser, removing technical barriers so authors can focus on content creation and efficient team collaboration.
Key features
Real-time multi-user collaborative editing: Supports team members editing the same LaTeX document simultaneously, with cursor positions and changes synchronized in real time.
Millisecond-level instant compilation: Quickly compiles LaTeX source code directly in the browser, providing immediate previews of PDF output.
Use cases and audience
Researchers, university faculty and students, and teams needing to collaboratively write academic papers in LaTeX.
- Real-time collaborative editing of LaTeX academic documents.
- Quickly compile LaTeX projects for instant preview results
- Manage the revision history of research papers using Git version control
LaTeX source files (such as main.tex) along with related resources (images, references, etc.).
Academic documents compiled into PDF format.
Frequently asked questions
Are all features currently free?
Yes, all features are currently available for free—no subscription required, and no credit card information is needed.
Does it support Git version control?
Supports Git version control.
How to use
- 01
Access https://scienhub.com/
- 02
Click “Sign in” to log in or start editing right away
- 03
Create or import a LaTeX project (e.g., main.tex)
- 04
Invite team members to collaborate in real-time on editing and compiling
Pricing and availability
All features are currently free, with no subscription required and no credit card needed; no commercial usage restrictions, usage caps, word/character limits, billing cycles, or future pricing plans have been specified.
- Pricing source
- https://scienhub.com/
- Pricing last updated
- 2026-10-31
Prices and limits may change. Check the official website for current terms.
Official website & sources
Updated on 2026-10-31
