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TeX LiveMacTeX
Free

The open-source distribution is available without a license fee.

 Free

Free download from the TeX Users Group.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line macOS
  • Comprehensive package coverage with its own package manager
  • The same distribution on Linux, macOS and Windows
  • Complete, preconfigured TeX Live in one installer
  • Includes Mac GUI editors such as TeXShop
  • A full installation is several gigabytes
  • Annual releases mean packaged versions can lag upstream
  • Full install is very large
  • macOS only; requires macOS 11 or later
Downloadable app Downloadable app
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Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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