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TeXShop vs TeXstudio
Both stand on latex editors. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Mac
TeXShop provides a free Mac interface for previewing and typesetting TeX and LaTeX documents. Plan on installing a TeX distribution separately.
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TeXstudio combines LaTeX editing, document checks, build tools and PDF viewing in a free desktop application. Check the operating-system requirements, particularly for Windows 11 and macOS 10.x.
Visit TeXstudioThe facts
| TeXShop | TeXstudio | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Mac | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | TeXstudio |
| Website | pages.uoregon.edu | texstudio.org |
| On latex editors | #24 of 32 | #20 of 32 |
TeXShop: what it does well
- Free under GPLv2.
- Version 5.57 supports Intel and Arm Macs.
- SyncTeX links source text to PDF locations.
- Manual and changes document are included in Help.
What to know first
- A separate TeX distribution is required.
- Listed platform is macOS only.
TeXstudio: what it does well
- Free under GPL v2, with permission to modify.
- Editing includes over 1,000 mathematical symbols.
- Integrated PDF viewer syncs closely with document text.
- Build system supports Latexmk and custom programs.
- Teamtype collaboration is available on OSX and Linux.
What to know first
- Windows 11 requires the Visual Studio runtime.
- No release is available for macOS 10.x.
- Teamtype collaboration is limited to OSX and Linux.
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