TeX Live Utility vs MacTeX
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
TeX Live Utility
8.0Graphical user interface for TeX Live Manager
MacTeX
6.5Full TeX Live distribution without GUI applications
| Metric | TeX Live Utility | MacTeX |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 6.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 78 | 2.5K |
| 90-day Installs | 289 | 6.3K |
| 365-day Installs | 1.1K | 18.4K |
| Version | 1.55 | 2026.0324 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 318 | 1 |
| GitHub Forks | 17 | - |
| Open Issues | 17 | - |
| License | BSD-3-Clause | — |
| Language | Objective-C | TeX |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2mo ago | 7y ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
TeX Live Utility
TeX Live Utility is a graphical user interface for managing TeX Live packages on macOS. It simplifies package installation, updates, and automation, making it ideal for LaTeX users who prefer a visual interface over command-line tools.
Provides a graphical interface for managing and updating TeX Live packages.
Pros
- + User-friendly graphical interface for TeX Live management
- + Automates package updates and installations
- + Actively maintained with frequent updates
Cons
- - Niche audience, primarily for LaTeX users
- - Some reported issues with package updates
MacTeX
MacTeX provides a comprehensive TeX Live distribution without GUI applications, ideal for developers and users who prefer command-line tools. It includes essential LaTeX components for document creation, particularly useful in academic and technical fields.
Provides a full TeX Live distribution for LaTeX document creation without graphical user interfaces.
Pros
- + Comprehensive TeX Live distribution for LaTeX needs
- + Lightweight without GUI applications
- + Free and essential for command-line users
Cons
- - No auto-updates available
- - Inactive project with unknown license