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