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SimpleTex vs FreeTex
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
SimpleTex
5.0Formula snipping and recognition app
FreeTex
7.0Free intelligent formula recognition software
| Metric | SimpleTex | FreeTex |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Education | Education |
| AI Score | 5.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 13 | 4 |
| 90-day Installs | 21 | 8 |
| 365-day Installs | 90 | 43 |
| Version | 0.2.11 | 1.0.0 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 25 | 596 |
| GitHub Forks | - | 47 |
| Open Issues | - | 11 |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | Python |
| Last GitHub Commit | 7y ago | 5mo ago |
| First Seen | May 16, 2024 | Nov 3, 2025 |
Reviews
SimpleTex
SimpleTex is a niche app for capturing and converting mathematical formulas into LaTeX, catering to students and professionals in STEM fields. It offers free, open-source formula recognition with limited community support.
Captures mathematical formulas and converts them into LaTeX code.
Pros
- + Free and open-source under GPL-3.0.
- + Helpful for LaTeX users needing formula conversion.
- + Supports mathematical expression recognition.
Cons
- - Sparse community support and low usage metrics.
- - Inactive development with no recent commits.
FreeTex
FreeTex is a free intelligent formula recognition software that converts handwritten or image-based mathematical formulas into LaTeX or MathML. It supports multiple formats and is useful for students, educators, and professionals working with mathematical content.
Converts handwritten or image-based mathematical formulas into LaTeX or MathML.
Pros
- + Free and open-source under GPL-3.0
- + AI-driven OCR for formula recognition
- + Supports multiple output formats including LaTeX and MathML
- + Cross-platform compatibility
- + Active GitHub community
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Some users report recognition inaccuracies
- - Installation issues on Mac