Despite being over a decade old, search volume for "MathType 6.8 key" or "MathType 6.8 free" remains high. Here is why.
How does this old warrior stack up against current tools? Let’s compare. mathtype 6.8
| Feature | MathType 6.8 (Legacy) | MathType 9 (Subscription) | Microsoft Equation 3.0 | LibreOffice Math | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Cost | One-time ($97 original) | $59.95/year | Free | Free | | Office 365 Support | Unstable | Native | No | N/A | | LaTeX Input | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | | Equation Numbering | Excellent | Excellent | None | Basic | | Cloud Sync | No | Yes | No | No | | Support Status | Dead (2016) | Active | Dead (2007) | Active | Despite being over a decade old, search volume
Cause: Corrupted registry keys after a Windows update.
Fix: Uninstall, run regedit, delete HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Design Science, then reinstall as admin. Let’s compare
