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Avidemux vs Gummi
Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Open source LinuxMacWeb+1
Visit Avidemux Free plan LinuxMacWindows
Choose Gummi if you want a free LaTeX editor with a live preview, document helpers, and project support. Look elsewhere if you need spell checking without extra setup; Gummi requires gtkspell and a selected language for that feature.
Visit GummiThe facts
| Avidemux | Gummi | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | avidemux.sourceforge.net | alexandervdm.github.io |
| Best place | #1 on text-to-speech software | #5 on latex editors |
Avidemux: what it does well
Gummi: what it does well
- Preview document changes almost immediately while editing.
- Syntax highlighting distinguishes LaTeX commands from other text.
- Wizards insert LaTeX for images, tables, matrices, and bibliographies.
- Projects store compilation settings and file locations in plain text.
- PDF export is among the documented file operations.
What to know first
- Spell checking is off by default and requires gtkspell and a selected language.
- Source build instructions describe the development code as untested.