Side by side
Avidemux vs JianTeX
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 LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2
JianTeX offers a free academic writing workflow spanning offline desktop editing, online collaboration, and self-hosting. Its listed release is an early alpha, so that status is important to weigh.
Visit JianTeXThe facts
| Avidemux | JianTeX | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, 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 | jiantex.com |
| Best place | #1 on text-to-speech software | #4 on latex editors |
Avidemux: what it does well
JianTeX: what it does well
- Desktop editing works offline.
- Supports both LaTeX and Typst.
- Online collaboration displays cursors and selections.
- 35+ built-in templates are listed.
- Projects can be imported from Overleaf by Git link or ZIP.
What to know first
- English homepage offers version 0.1 alpha.
- Visual editor is not supported.
- Code signing and notarization are rolling out per platform.