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TeXworks vs TeXslate: catalog facts
TeXworks	TeXslate
Free Free and open source under the GPL.	Free Free and open source under GPL-3.0-or-later.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Android
Editor and PDF preview in a single window Simple interface aimed at TeX newcomers	Compiles LaTeX and XeTeX documents on the device Previews PDFs alongside the editor
Requires a separately installed TeX distribution Fewer project management features than larger LaTeX IDEs	First compile downloads required TeX packages Optional AI assistant contacts third-party services when enabled
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	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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