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

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