Mathpix Pricing 2026

Free Snip credits, Pro plans, Convert API rates — and an alternative if you need general document OCR alongside math equations.

TL;DR

Mathpix is the gold standard for math equation OCR — Snip Pro at $4.99/month is purpose-built for researchers, students, and engineers who screenshot equations into LaTeX.
Convert API is pay-as-you-go from $0.002 per image with volume tiers. Markdown output for documents and LaTeX for math.
LensCopy is broader: math equations + tables + handwriting + multi-page PDFs in a single hosted markdown product. Free tier is 10 pages lifetime; Basic is $14.99/month for 2,500 pages.

Bottom line: which should you use?

Bottom line: if your documents mix prose, tables, handwriting, and equations, LensCopy handles all of them in one upload and returns markdown with LaTeX math inline — no per-call metering, just a flat $14.99/month for 2,500 pages and a permanent 10-page free tier. It is the better pick when math is only part of the job and non-developers on your team need a browser UI rather than an API. Mathpix is still the gold standard when math is the primary use case: Snip Pro at $4.99/month is purpose-built for screenshotting equations into LaTeX, and the Convert API (from $0.002 per image) is the proven building block if you are embedding equation OCR into your own product. Choose Mathpix for a dedicated math workflow; choose LensCopy for full mixed-content documents with math included.

LensCopy vs Mathpix: feature comparison

Feature	LensCopy	Mathpix
Math equation OCR	✓ Yes	✓ Yes
General document OCR	✓ Yes	partial
Tables → markdown	✓ Yes	✓ Yes
Handwriting	✓ Yes	partial
Browser UI for non-devs	✓ Yes	partial
API access	✓ Yes	✓ Yes
Free tier	10 pages lifetime	Limited Snip credits
Multi-page PDF	✓ Yes	✓ Yes
Markdown output	✓ Yes	✓ Yes
Snip-style desktop tool	✗ No	✓ Yes

Pricing snapshot (as of 2026-05-09)

LensCopy

Free — $0 (10 pages lifetime)
Basic — $14.99/mo (2,500 pages/month)
Pro — $49.99/mo (10,000 pages/month)
Business — Custom (Unlimited)

Mathpix

Snip Free — $0 (Limited monthly snips)
Snip Pro — $4.99/mo (Math + chemistry OCR)
Convert API — from $0.002/img (Pay-as-you-go)
SCS — Custom (Enterprise / dedicated)

FAQ: Mathpix Pricing 2026

How much does Mathpix cost in 2026?

Snip Free is included with a Mathpix account; Snip Pro is $4.99 per month for higher monthly limits and advanced math/chemistry features. Convert API starts at $0.002 per image with volume tiers and pre-paid plans from about $20 per month. Enterprise SCS is custom.

Is Mathpix free?

There is a free tier on Snip with a limited number of free snips per month. The Convert API offers free trial credits for new accounts but production usage is metered. Mathpix does not have a permanent free tier on the API.

Mathpix vs LensCopy for math equations?

Mathpix Snip is more polished for the specific workflow of "screenshot an equation, paste LaTeX." LensCopy handles math equations as well, plus general document layouts, tables, and handwriting in the same pass — you can extract a full academic PDF (prose + math + figures + tables) in one upload.

Does Mathpix Convert API output markdown?

Yes. Convert API can return markdown with embedded LaTeX for math, similar to LensCopy. The pricing model is per image / per page rather than a monthly subscription.

Which is better for academic PDFs with mixed content?

Both work. LensCopy is designed end-to-end for mixed-content documents and ships with a UI; Mathpix Convert API is designed to be embedded into your own product. Pick based on whether you want a finished tool or an API building block.

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