Natural Math Editor vs. MathType
Keyboard-first, browser-based, no plugin required.
MathType is a long-standing tool, but it was built for a desktop-plugin era. Natural Math Editor is built for the browser, the keyboard, and Canvas, with no installation required for students.
Side by side
MathType
- Desktop app or browser plugin required
- Separate install for each user
- Point-and-click interface, slow for complex math
- Canvas integration varies by version
- Subscription required for full features
Natural Math Editor
- Runs in any browser, nothing to install
- Students get access instantly through Canvas
- Keyboard-first, built for speed
- Canvas LTI 1.3 integration, current standard
- Free to write and print; subscribe to export
2x faster
than pencil and paper in timed testing, with no layout language or plugin to learn.
What you get with Natural Math Editor
No install for students
Launch from Canvas and start writing. Nothing to download, nothing to configure.
Keyboard-first speed
Every action works from the keyboard. Write math as fast as you think it.
Export anywhere
LaTeX, Word, PDF, MathML, SVG, PNG, JPEG: export to any format on demand.
Canvas LTI 1.3
Integrates with Canvas using the current standard. Simple for IT, instant for students.
Accessible by design
Clean MathML output, fully keyboard-operable. Built for institutions with accessibility requirements.
Desktop app available
Mac, Windows, and Linux desktop apps for users who want the full offline experience.
Frequently asked questions
Is Natural Math Editor a replacement for MathType?
For most students and educators, yes. It covers the same core use case, writing and exporting clean, accurate math, with a keyboard-first interface that requires no plugin installation and works in any browser.
Does Natural Math Editor work inside Canvas like MathType?
Yes. Natural Math Editor integrates with Canvas via LTI 1.3, the current standard. Students and instructors can write math directly inside Canvas assignments, quizzes, and pages without leaving the course.
Can Natural Math Editor export to the same formats as MathType?
Yes and more. It exports to LaTeX, Microsoft Word, PDF, MathML, SVG, PNG, and JPEG. MathML output is clean and screen-reader compatible.
Does Natural Math Editor require a plugin or desktop install?
No. The web editor runs entirely in the browser with no install required. A desktop app is also available for Mac, Windows, and Linux for users who prefer it.
Ready to try it?
No account, no install, no credit card. Open Natural Math Editor and start writing math in seconds.