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24 alternatives to MathCast
Find and copy math symbols and LaTeX instantly
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.
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LaTeX Search▲91A quick lookup for LaTeX code.
2019 · latexsearch.arnavbansal.dev · its alternatives →
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Convert images and PDFs to LaTeX, DOCX, Overleaf, Markdown, Excel, ChemDraw and more, with our AI-powered document conversion technology.
2018 · mathpix.com · its alternatives →
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Hi HN, I’m the creator of Math2Tex. I was a PhD student, I spend a huge amount of my time working with LaTeX, especially when dealing with lecture notes, academic papers, and homework. I built *Math2Tex*, a lightweight tool that converts handwritten or printed academic content — especially math formulas — into LaTeX or text The Problem: I've always found it incredibly tedious to manually type out mathematical formulas, especially complex, multi-line equations from my handwritten notes or from a textbook. It's slow, boring, and I always make syntax errors. I tried some existing tools, but…
2025 · its alternatives →
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I've made a website to easily share a LaTeX math formula. - The image is created in the browser (i.e. the LaTeX is not send to a server for rendering) - Native share dialog (share via WhatsApp etc.) - Extra keyboard buttons for symbols like "$" or "\" on mobile - Share via png or unicode Demo video: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/fGuTns5Nt9Q Please let me know any feedback on how to improve the website.
2024 · latex.to · its alternatives →
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Online WYSIWYG Mathematics Editor (Equation Editor), fast and powerful Editing features, inputting Normal text, Math symbols, and drawing Graph/Diagram in one single editor, help writing Math Document much easier. Export to Latex, Tikz, SVG, or Image (PNG).
2017 · mathcha.io · its alternatives →
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Here's something different than your usual fare: A physical keypad that lets you directly type math! Ever tried typing mathematical equations in your code IDE, email, or on Slack? You might know it can be tricky. Mathpad solves this with dedicated keys for Greek letters, calculus symbols, and more. Press the ∫ key and get ∫, in any application that accepts text. It uses Unicode composition, so it works everywhere: Browsers, chat apps, code editors, Word, you name it. Basically, anywhere you can type text, Mathpad lets you type mathematics. I built Mathpad after getting frustrated with the…
2025 · crowdsupply.com · its alternatives →
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Self-rendering and distributable mathematics chalkboards - susam/muboard
2021 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Share mathematical formulas with your friends.
2014 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →
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2013 · socrates.io · its alternatives →
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Copy Arrow▲183An organized set of arrows for your copying pleasure
2020 · copyarrow.com · its alternatives →
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Symbols to Copy▲192Search difficult-to-type symbols and copy to clipboard
2022 · symbols.wentin.net · its alternatives →
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2021 · mkhan45.github.io · its alternatives →
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Ximera provides the backend technology for online courses
2018 · ximera.osu.edu · its alternatives →
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Hi HN, I built a small tool to make it easier to find and copy special characters, symbols, and text decorations—things like arrows, math symbols, stars, or aesthetic unicode styles (ℯ ). The idea came from frequently searching for the same symbols (like →, , or ) when writing documentation or blog posts. Most existing tools either had too many distractions or weren’t very fast to use. This tool is: • Focused on speed and minimal UI • Fully client-side (no tracking or login) • Grouped by type (arrows, currency, emoji-like, etc.) • Mobile-friendly You can check it out here:…
2025 · special-characters.aitoolshubs.com · its alternatives →
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