JianTeX
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What both publish
| Fact | JianTeX | Texmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | The online version supports OAuth sign-in with GitHub and Google; version history can sync to self-hosted Gitea or GitLab servers. | Texmaker requires a separate LaTeX distribution, such as TeX Live or MiKTeX on Windows, TeX Live on Linux, or MacTeX on Mac. |
| Platforms | The site lists macOS, Windows, and Linux desktop versions, plus browser access on devices including tablets. | The download page lists Windows 10/11 64-bit installers, macOS ARM64 packages for macOS 11 or later, and Linux packages for Debian, Ubuntu, and Fedora. |
JianTeX plans
- Free and open sourceFree
Texmaker plans
- TexmakerFree
Pick JianTeX if…
JianTeX suits academic writers who want LaTeX or Typst tools, offline desktop work, and PDF navigation. Its collaboration and self-hosting options may suit teams that need shared editing while keeping data on an internal network.
Pick Texmaker if…
Texmaker suits Linux, macOS, and Windows users developing documents with LaTeX who want editing, compilation, navigation, and PDF viewing tools together. Users must be prepared to install a separate LaTeX distribution.