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TeXworks vs Setzer: catalog facts
TeXworks	Setzer
Free Free and open source under the GPL.	Free Free and open source under GPL-3.0-or-later.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Linux
Editor and PDF preview in a single window Simple interface aimed at TeX newcomers	Shortcuts and buttons for LaTeX syntax Includes a document creation wizard
Requires a separately installed TeX distribution Fewer project management features than larger LaTeX IDEs	Linux only
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-2.0-or-later	License: GPL-3.0-or-later
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 8, 2026

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