Overleaf vs Teable
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted office suites options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Overleaf
Online real-time collaborative LaTeX editor
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Teable
Postgres-based no-code database and spreadsheet
| Feature | Overleaf | Teable |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Office Suites | Office Suites |
| License | AGPL-3.0-or-later | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 18,007 | ★ 21,635 |
| First released | 2023 | 2023 |
| Replaces | — | Airtable |
Why pick each one
Choose Overleaf if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0-or-later license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Mature project with 18k GitHub stars
- Written in JavaScript
Choose Teable if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 21.6k GitHub stars
- Written in TypeScript
Frequently asked questions
Is Overleaf or Teable better?
Neither is universally better. Teable has the larger community, while Overleaf is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Overleaf and Teable free and open-source?
Yes. Overleaf is licensed under AGPL-3.0-or-later and Teable under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Overleaf and Teable with Docker?
Overleaf: check the project docs for container support. Teable: yes.