TeXworks vs MacTeX
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
TeXworks
6.5LaTeX editor
MacTeX
7.0Full TeX Live distribution with GUI applications
| Metric | TeXworks | MacTeX |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 6.5 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 18 | 4.9K |
| 90-day Installs | 66 | 14.7K |
| 365-day Installs | 345 | 58.1K |
| Version | 0.6.10,202502131353,7380941 | 2026.0324 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 771 | 1 |
| GitHub Forks | 169 | - |
| Open Issues | 225 | - |
| License | GPL-2.0 | — |
| Language | C++ | TeX |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2mo ago | 7y ago |
| First Seen | Nov 13, 2016 | Oct 17, 2013 |
Reviews
TeXworks
TeXworks is a simple and user-friendly LaTeX editor designed for creating and managing TeX documents. It offers a straightforward interface and integrates well with TeX Live, making it ideal for writers and researchers working with LaTeX.
TeXworks provides a LaTeX editor with features for compiling, viewing, and managing TeX documents.
Pros
- + Open-source and cross-platform
- + Integrates well with TeX Live
- + Simple and intuitive interface
Cons
- - Performance issues with large files
- - Rendering and startup problems
MacTeX
MacTeX is a comprehensive TeX distribution for macOS, offering a full TeX Live environment with graphical user interface applications. It is ideal for users needing professional typesetting capabilities, particularly for LaTeX documents.
Provides a complete TeX Live distribution with GUI applications for typesetting documents.
Pros
- + Comprehensive TeX Live distribution
- + Includes graphical user interface applications
- + Maintained by the TeX Users Group (TUG)
- + Essential for LaTeX users on macOS
Cons
- - No auto-update functionality
- - Limited community support and GitHub activity