GNU TeXmacs vs LyX: catalog facts
 GNU TeXmacs |  LyX |
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Free Free software, part of the GNU project. |
Free Free and open source under the GPL. |
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Windows, macOS, Linux |
Windows, macOS, Linux |
- WYSIWYG editing of mathematical formulas
- Front end for computer algebra and statistics systems
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- LaTeX typesetting quality without writing LaTeX syntax
- Excellent equation editor with both visual and keyboard entry
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- Not based on LaTeX, so conversion to and from LaTeX is not always exact
- Interface differs from common word processors and takes learning
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- Its own file format rather than plain LaTeX, which complicates collaboration
- Requires a TeX distribution installed separately
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Downloadable app |
Downloadable app |
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Open source |
Open source |
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License not stated |
License: GPL-2.0 |
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No account needed |
Not stated if an account is needed |
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Works offline |
Not stated if it works offline |
Checked October 1, 2026 | Checked September 22, 2026 |
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