In Overleaf (formerly ShareLaTeX), LaTeX projects can be edited and compiled online and by multiple users simultaneously.
💡 The licenses for Overleaf Server Pro expire on May 19, 2025. After that, you have two options for continuing to work with Overleaf: Either use the Extended Community Edition or work with Overleaf in the cloud.
Differences and Similarities
Below, we'll show you the differences and similarities between the Extended Community Edition and the cloud.
| Extended Community Edition https://latex.zdv.uni-mainz.de |
In the Cloud | standard https://www.overleaf.com/ |
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Collaboration with others within JGU |
by invitation via email address |
by invitation via email address |
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Collaboration with others outside JGU |
link sharing only possible anonymously |
by invitation via email address |
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Data storage |
on local university servers |
Digital Science UK Ltd uses the Google Cloud |
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Displays directly a history of all changes |
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Git and GitHub synchronization |
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Mendeley and Zotero integration |
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| Costs | - | from standard paid licence |
Overleaf Community Edition
On May 19, 2025, we will upgrade the existing installation at latex.zdv.uni-mainz.de to the Extended Community Edition. You can then continue working as usual.
Login
Login at: https://latex.zdv.uni-mainz.de/
Employees and students can log in with their JGU account. You don't need to install any software locally; you can simply get started.
Overleaf in the Cloud
You can use Overleaf in the cloud. There are three different licensing models available. In addition to a free version, there are also two paid licenses: https://jgu.to/yqbr
Please check which license is suitable for you.
The ZDV will manage the paid licenses and charges the costs directly to your cost center. You can take this offer immediately.
Please contact our colleagues in the Software Licensing Department directly:
softwarelizenzen@zdv.uni-mainz.de.