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TeXslate vs TeXworks: catalog facts
TeXslate	TeXworks
Free Free and open source under GPL-3.0-or-later.	Free Free and open source under the GPL.
Android	Windows, macOS, Linux
Compiles LaTeX and XeTeX documents on the device Previews PDFs alongside the editor	Editor and PDF preview in a single window Simple interface aimed at TeX newcomers
First compile downloads required TeX packages Optional AI assistant contacts third-party services when enabled	Requires a separately installed TeX distribution Fewer project management features than larger LaTeX IDEs
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0-or-later	License: GPL-2.0-or-later
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
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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