Write your thesis.
Not your formatting.
Stop losing nights to citation errors, broken cross-references, and Word's unpredictable layout engine.
MonsterWriter handles formatting, citations, and numbering automatically — so you can focus on the work that actually matters.
Two document types — one for LaTeX writers, one for everyone else.
Choose your document type
When you create a new document, you choose the document type that fits your project. Both are purpose-built for academic writing — just for different writers.
This is a one-time choice per document — you can't switch document types after creation.
I know LaTeX
Full code editor · real-time PDF preview
Write real LaTeX with no compile timeouts, syntax highlighting, and live preview. Everything Overleaf offers — at a fraction of the cost.
- No compilation limits — ever
- $16/yr vs Overleaf's €179/yr
- Real-time PDF preview
- Unlimited collaborators
I just want to write
Distraction-free · no LaTeX needed
Never heard of LaTeX? Then this is the document type for you. You'll feel immediately comfortable — no new syntax to learn, no setup, no steep curve. Just write, and MonsterWriter takes care of formatting, citations, and exports.
- Never manually renumber figures again
- Cite from DOI, ISBN, URL in seconds
- Switch APA → IEEE in two clicks
- Submit with confidence
I know LaTeX
Full code editor · real-time PDF preview
Write real LaTeX with no compile timeouts, syntax highlighting, and live preview.
- No compilation limits — ever
- $16/yr vs Overleaf's €179/yr
- Real-time PDF preview
- Unlimited collaborators
I just want to write
Distraction-free · no LaTeX needed
Never heard of LaTeX? Then this is the document type for you. You'll feel immediately comfortable — no new syntax to learn, no setup, no steep curve.
- Never manually renumber figures again
- Cite from DOI, ISBN, URL in seconds
- Switch APA → IEEE in two clicks
- Submit with confidence
Why not just use Word, LaTeX, or Notion?
They're general-purpose tools. Academic writing has specific requirements — and those tools make you solve them yourself.
tool evaluation
*** Microsoft Word ***
- – Numbering breaks when you move a figure
- – Citations require Zotero or manual work
- – Formatting fights you at every step
- – Cross-references go stale silently
verdict
Not built for academic writing
tool evaluation
*** LaTeX (bare) ***
- – Steep learning curve before you write a word
- – Compilation errors interrupt your flow
- – Collaborators need to know LaTeX too
- – Overleaf limits compile time on free plans
verdict
Powerful, but painful to use
tool evaluation
*** Notion / Google Docs ***
- – No academic citation management
- – No proper heading numbering or cross-refs
- – Export is messy — not submission-ready
- – Not built for structured academic writing
verdict
Great notes app, poor thesis tool
Purpose-built for academic writing
Every feature exists to solve a real academic writing problem. Nothing more, nothing less.
Start writing for free →- Auto-numbered figures, tables & headings — always correct
- Cite from DOI, ISBN, or URL in seconds — any style
- Change citation style across your whole document in two clicks
- DocsExport to PDF, DOCX, LaTeX, or Markdown
- LaTeXFull LaTeX workspace with no compile limits
- DocsDistraction-free editor — no LaTeX knowledge needed
Never lose points for formatting again
No LaTeX. No wrestling with Word. Just write in a clean editor — MonsterWriter handles every formatting rule your university requires.
Distraction-Free Writing
A clean, minimal editor that gets out of your way. No formatting toolbars, no clutter — just you and your ideas.
Citation Superpower
Paste a DOI, ISBN, or URL and MonsterWriter auto-fills every field. Change citation styles (APA, Harvard, MLA, IEEE) in seconds.
Auto-Numbering
Headings, figures, and tables are numbered automatically. Cross-references update live — never manually renumber again.
Beautiful Export
Write once, export anywhere. Pick a template at export time and get a polished PDF, DOCX, or LaTeX file instantly.
From DOI to formatted citation in 3 seconds
Paste any identifier — DOI, ISBN, arXiv, PubMed, URL — and MonsterWriter fills in every field automatically.
Paste your identifier
Drop in a DOI, ISBN, arXiv ID, PubMed ID, or plain URL.
Stop hitting Overleaf's
compile wall.
You know LaTeX. You shouldn't be limited by your editor. MonsterWriter gives you full LaTeX power with no timeouts, a live preview, and a price that doesn't feel like a joke.
Full LaTeX Syntax
Write real LaTeX with syntax highlighting, autocomplete, and package support.
No Compilation Limits
Overleaf cuts you off at 10 seconds (free) or 4 minutes (paid). MonsterWriter compiles as much as you need.
Real-Time Preview
See your compiled output update as you type — no manual compile triggers.
Auto-Save
Your work is saved automatically as you type — never lose a change.
Collaborate Freely
Invite collaborators with no seat limits. Work together in real time.
How we compare to Overleaf
Overleaf Free | Overleaf Standard €179 / yr | MonsterWriter Free | MonsterWriter $16 / yr | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | €179 / year | Free | $16 / year |
| Storage * | No overall limit | No overall limit | 50 MB total | 500 MB total |
| Compile timeout | 10 seconds | 4 minutes | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Collaborators | 1 per project | 10 per project | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Export (LaTeX) | ||||
| Export (Documents) | — | — | PDF, DOCX, LaTeX, MD | PDF, DOCX, LaTeX, MD |
| Track changes | No | Yes | Coming soon | Coming soon |
* Storage metrics are not directly comparable. Overleaf has no overall storage cap but limits single file uploads to 50 MB and editable text content to 7 MB per project. MonsterWriter's limits refer to total storage across all your projects combined.
Overleaf pricing as of 2025. MonsterWriter pricing subject to change.
Not just a writing tool —
your second brain.
MonsterWriter works equally well as a note-taking app, a to-do manager, and a life-organization system. Write anything. Find everything.
Available in both LaTeX Workspace and Documents.
Multi-inheritance categories
Categories can be subcategories of multiple other categories — and documents can belong to multiple categories at once. Build a classification system that reflects the way you actually think, not the way a folder tree forces you to.
To-dos live inside your documents
Add to-do items anywhere in your documents — inline with your notes, meeting summaries, or project plans. No separate app needed. MonsterWriter keeps your tasks right next to the context they belong to.
Use MonsterWriter for anything. Meeting notes, personal journals, project wikis, grocery lists — if it needs words and a bit of structure, MonsterWriter is ready. The same powerful categorization that organizes your thesis works just as well for organizing your life.
Simple, honest pricing
No per-seat fees. No compile-hour limits. Just storage.
No credit card required · Cancel anytime
Free
Get started at no cost. No credit card needed.
Perfect for trying it out or short projects
- 50 MB storage
- Distraction-free editor
- LaTeX Workspace
- Unlimited projects
- Real-time collaboration
- Auto-save — never lose your work
- All citation styles
- Documents: export to PDF, DOCX, LaTeX, MD
Pro
More storage to take your writing further.
Most students choose this for their thesis
Billed annually · $1.33 / mo
- 500 MB storage
- Everything in Free
Institutional
On-premise deployment for universities and research institutes.
- Self-hosted or private cloud
- Custom storage quotas
- SSO / LDAP integration
- Volume licensing
- Dedicated support & SLA
Documents exports: PDF, DOCX, LaTeX, MD · LaTeX Workspace exports: PDF · All citation styles included.
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Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know before you start writing.
These are two separate document types — you choose one when you create a document, and that choice is permanent. The LaTeX Workspace is a full code editor for users who write raw LaTeX: syntax highlighting, live PDF preview, no compile limits. Documents is for everyone else — you write naturally in a clean editor, and MonsterWriter handles all formatting, numbering, and citations automatically. You cannot switch between the two after a document is created.
Not at all. The Documents editor is specifically designed for writers who have never touched LaTeX. You focus on your words, and MonsterWriter produces a professionally formatted document. Simply choose "Documents" when creating a new document.
Just paste a DOI, ISBN, arXiv ID, URL, or PubMed ID into the citation dialog. MonsterWriter queries academic databases and fills in all fields automatically — author, title, journal, year, volume, pages, and more. You can always edit the result.
Yes. Citation styles (APA, Harvard, MLA, IEEE, Chicago, and more) are applied at render time, not stored in your document. Switching styles takes two clicks and instantly reformats every citation and bibliography entry.
It depends on the document type. Documents export to PDF, DOCX (Microsoft Word), LaTeX source (.tex), and Markdown. The LaTeX Workspace exports to PDF only, just like Overleaf. All formats are available on all plans, including Free.
Yes. Collaboration is available on all plans with no seat limits. Share a project with your advisor, co-authors, or research group and edit together.
Your documents don't disappear. You'll drop back to the Free plan — all features remain, and you keep 50 MB of storage. If your projects fit within that limit, nothing changes. You can export everything at any time. We never hold your work hostage.
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