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Fresh vs TeXworks
Both stand on text editors. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1
Fresh brings editing, Git review, terminal agents, and remote workspaces into a terminal-oriented environment. It is free and supports Linux, macOS, and Windows, with telemetry and upgrade checks configurable.
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TeXworks brings TeX-family editing and PDF preview into one desktop application, with synchronization and configurable typesetting tools. Users need a separate TeX distribution for typesetting and should check the available packages for their operating system.
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| Fresh | TeXworks | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | getfresh.dev | tug.org |
| On text editors | #17 of 82 | #21 of 82 |
Fresh: what it does well
- Free and open source under GPL-3.0-or-later
- Creates a separate Git worktree for each task
- Runs terminal agents or a user-supplied command
- Supports local, SSH, Kubernetes, and dev-container workspaces
- Includes hunk-level Git review and Markdown-exportable notes
What to know first
- Anonymous telemetry is enabled unless disabled
- No paid tiers or usage limits are stated
TeXworks: what it does well
- Free and open-source desktop application.
- Runs on Windows, macOS, and GNU/Linux.
- PDF viewer synchronizes source and preview with SyncTeX.
- Supports BibTeX, Makeindex, and configurable TeX commands.
- Scripting includes QtScript, Lua, and Python.
What to know first
- Requires a TeX distribution to typeset documents.
- No free trial is listed.
- No specific security certification or compliance claim is provided.
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