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TikZ Editor vs Ipe: catalog facts
TikZ Editor	Ipe
Free Free to use on the web and as a desktop app.	Free Free and open source under the GPL.
macOS, Web	Windows, macOS, Linux, Web
Drag elements and the TikZ code updates instantly Keeps your existing code formatting intact	LaTeX text entry that matches the main document Precise snapping for geometric figures
Limited public information about features and development Useful only for TikZ and LaTeX workflows	Requires familiarity with LaTeX to get the most from it Focused on technical figures rather than general illustration
Downloadable app, Web application	Downloadable app, Web application
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-3.0-or-later
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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