GNU TeXmacs
6.3#23 in word processing softwareFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
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LibreOffice Impress
9.4#1 in presentation software$8.99 one-timeFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | GNU TeXmacs | LibreOffice Impress |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| macOS requirements | The download page lists TeXmacs 2.1.5 for macOS 12 and later and macOS 11, and version 2.1.4 for macOS 10.10 and macOS 10.5 through 10.9. | macOS builds require macOS 11 or newer, Intel or Apple silicon, 512 MB RAM and up to 800 MB disk space. |
GNU TeXmacs plans
- GNU TeXmacsFree
LibreOffice Impress plans
- Free and open sourceFree
- LibreOffice desktopFree
- LibreOffice Mac App Store$8.99, paid once
Pick GNU TeXmacs if…
It suits people preparing technical documents that combine text and mathematics, and users who want to connect the editor to software for scientific computing. Its desktop apps support Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Pick LibreOffice Impress if…
Impress suits people creating presentations who want templates, illustration tools and offline editing on Windows, macOS or Linux. It may be less suited to teams that require real-time collaboration.