JianTeX
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VisitJianTeX vs TeXShop
What both publish
| Fact | JianTeX | TeXShop |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | JianTeX is a cross-platform tool for academic writing, with desktop and browser-based versions. | TeXShop is a TeX previewer for Mac OS X, written in Cocoa. |
JianTeX plans
- Free and open sourceFree
TeXShop plans
- TeXShopFree
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 TeXShop if…
It suits Mac users who need a graphical TeX and LaTeX previewer and PDF workflow. Users must arrange a separate TeX distribution before typesetting.