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TeXShop vs Sublime Text
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
TeXShop
7.0LaTeX and TeX editor and previewer
Sublime Text
8.0Text editor for code, markup and prose
| Metric | TeXShop | Sublime Text |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 158 | 5.8K |
| 90-day Installs | 409 | 16.2K |
| 365-day Installs | 1.4K | 62.4K |
| Version | 5.57 | 4200 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 6 | 856 |
| GitHub Forks | 1 | 43 |
| Open Issues | 1 | 2.0K |
| License | — | — |
| Language | C | — |
| Last GitHub Commit | 4y ago | 3y ago |
| First Seen | Nov 8, 2013 | Sep 22, 2012 |
Reviews
TeXShop
TeXShop is a macOS application designed for editing and previewing LaTeX and TeX documents. It provides an integrated environment for writing, compiling, and viewing documents, making it ideal for users in academia and technical writing.
TeXShop allows users to edit LaTeX and TeX documents and preview the formatted output in real-time.
Pros
- + Purpose-built for LaTeX and TeX, offering a seamless writing and previewing experience.
- + Actively used with 132 installs in the last 30 days, suggesting ongoing relevance.
- + Integrated previewer enhances productivity for document creation.
Cons
- - Limited community support and GitHub activity may affect future updates and troubleshooting.
- - Unknown license status could be a concern for some users.
Sublime Text
Sublime Text is a high-performance text editor known for its speed, customizability, and extensive plugin ecosystem. It supports coding, markup, and prose, making it ideal for developers and writers alike.
Sublime Text is a versatile text editor that supports coding, markup, and prose writing.
Pros
- + High-speed performance and responsiveness
- + Extensive plugin and theme support for customization
- + Cross-platform availability
Cons
- - Not open-source
- - Steep learning curve for new users