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TeXworks vs TeX Live Utility
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
TeXworks
6.5LaTeX editor
TeX Live Utility
8.0Graphical user interface for TeX Live Manager
| Metric | TeXworks | TeX Live Utility |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 6.5 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | - | 47 |
| 90-day Installs | 17 | 128 |
| 365-day Installs | 242 | 952 |
| Version | 0.6.10,202502131353,7380941 | 1.58 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 771 | 318 |
| GitHub Forks | 169 | 17 |
| Open Issues | 225 | 17 |
| License | GPL-2.0 | BSD-3-Clause |
| Language | C++ | Objective-C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 7mo ago | 7mo ago |
| First Seen | Nov 13, 2016 | Aug 9, 2023 |
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
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