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Gummi vs TeXworks: catalog facts
Gummi	TeXworks
Free Gummi is published under the MIT license.	Free Free and open source under the GPL.
Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Live preview of LaTeX source Available through official Linux and BSD distribution channels	Editor and PDF preview in a single window Simple interface aimed at TeX newcomers
Distribution availability varies across Linux and BSD systems.	Requires a separately installed TeX distribution Fewer project management features than larger LaTeX IDEs
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	License: GPL-2.0-or-later
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 8, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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