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TeXnicCenter vs TeXworks: catalog facts
TeXnicCenter	TeXworks
Free Free and open source under the GPL.	Free Free and open source under the GPL.
Windows	Windows, macOS, Linux
Project management for multi-file LaTeX documents One-click builds with PDF, DVI and PS output profiles	Editor and PDF preview in a single window Simple interface aimed at TeX newcomers
Windows only Requires a separately installed TeX distribution	Requires a separately installed TeX distribution Fewer project management features than larger LaTeX IDEs
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL	License: GPL-2.0-or-later
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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