This self-hosted Microsoft Word alternative isn't for the faint of heart, but it's better than every other out there

You can self-host Overleaf, and it's how I make all of my documents.

May 19, 2025 - 19:18
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This self-hosted Microsoft Word alternative isn't for the faint of heart, but it's better than every other out there

We're all familiar with Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and the various offshoot free and open-source tools that allow you to do the same thing but in your own controlled environment. However, many aren't familiar with LaTeX, which can essentially be summed up as a programming language that you can use to make documents. LaTeX is so powerful that many academic papers are written using it, and some universities require it for a dissertation or thesis, which was the case for me. Overleaf is by far the best way to create documents in that format, and you can self-host it for free.