Authorea
The modern way to write and publish.
Overview
Authorea is a collaborative online editor for researchers. It allows authors to write in various markup languages, automatically format citations, and publish their work to a wide range of journals. It is designed to handle the complexities of research writing, including data, figures, and equations.
✨ Key Features
- Collaborative online editor
- Support for Markdown, LaTeX, and rich text
- Automatic citation formatting
- Data hosting and dynamic figures
- Direct submission to journals
- Version control
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Support for multiple markup languages in the same document
- Strong data hosting and dynamic figure capabilities
- Focus on the entire research lifecycle, from writing to publishing
Unique Value: Authorea provides a flexible and powerful online environment for collaborative research writing, with unique features for handling data and publishing.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- A research team co-authoring a paper with complex data and figures
- An author writing a paper in LaTeX and collaborating with colleagues who prefer a simpler editor
- A researcher publishing a preprint and then submitting it to a journal
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Users who only need a simple, offline reference manager
🏆 Alternatives
Compared to Overleaf, Authorea offers more flexibility in terms of markup languages. Unlike Google Docs, it is specifically designed for research writing, with built-in citation management and data hosting.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: 1 private document, unlimited public documents
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