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Ipe vs LibreOffice Draw: catalog facts
Ipe	LibreOffice Draw
Free Free and open source under the GPL.	Free Free and open source as part of LibreOffice.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Web	Windows, macOS, Linux
LaTeX text entry that matches the main document Precise snapping for geometric figures	Handles diagrams through to 3D illustrations Works with the other LibreOffice applications
Requires familiarity with LaTeX to get the most from it Focused on technical figures rather than general illustration	Installed as part of the full LibreOffice suite rather than separately Less specialised than dedicated illustration programs
Downloadable app, Web application	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0-or-later	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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