Infrastructure & hosting
Website hosting, download delivery, documentation, and update infrastructure all have real operating costs. Your support keeps the service running smoothly for everyone.
Donations
Support free LaTeX tools.
LatexDo is a nonprofit association building free, open-source tools and educational resources for technical writing. Donations help cover public infrastructure, release maintenance, documentation, and support for students, researchers, educators, and contributors.
Ways to support
Donation or sponsoring?
Both keep LatexDo free and open source — they simply work in two different ways.
| Criteria | Donation | Sponsoring |
|---|---|---|
| Who it suits | Individuals who want to support the mission | Companies and organizations |
| Amount | Free amount, one-time or recurring | Agreed together as part of a partnership |
| Recognition | Optional — you can stay anonymous | Public visibility: logo and mention on our channels |
| Expectations | None — fully unrestricted support | Defined with the association in advance |
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Every contribution has a direct impact.
Sustained development
New features, bug fixes, and community support take time and attention. Donations allow us to dedicate more effort to making LatexDo better for every user.
Open-source growth
Every line of LatexDo's source code is public on GitHub. No paywalls, no proprietary licenses, no hidden features. Your donations ensure this stays true.
Community & support
LatexDo serves researchers, students, reviewers, and technical writers who need a reliable LaTeX workflow. Donations help us focus on the tools that matter for serious writing.
Questions
Frequently asked.
Is LatexDo really free?
Yes. The desktop app has no paid tier. LatexDo is and will remain free. Donations support development, but there is no paywall.
What makes LatexDo different from Overleaf?
LatexDo is open source from day one. The desktop app compiles using your local LaTeX installation, keeps projects on your machine, and avoids a subscription workflow. The nonprofit mission is to keep practical LaTeX tooling available for the public.
Do you accept one-time donations?
Yes. Every amount helps, whether a single gift or ongoing support. Give securely through our HelloAsso form:
Is there a paid version?
The public LatexDo desktop app and source code are free and open source. The nonprofit website focuses on the public mission, documentation, research workflows, and community support.
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Choose the way that fits you — every contribution counts.