Tech riderRev. 4 Oct 2026
Texmaker
- 1Runs onLinux, Mac, Windows
- 2CostsFree plan
- 3Editor typedesktop
- 4Git integrationYes
- 5Supported platformsWindows, macOS, Linux
5 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: xm1math.net
Overview
Texmaker is ranked #5 of 31 in LaTeX editors on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.
Texmaker plans and pricing
All plansCompared on LaTeX editors
- Free plan
- Yesxm1math.net
- Editor type
- desktopxm1math.net
- Git integration
- Yesxm1math.net
- Supported platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linuxxm1math.net
Facts
- Product
- Texmaker is a free, cross-platform LaTeX editor that brings document development tools together in one application.xm1math.net · 4 Oct 2026
- License
- Texmaker is released under GNU General Public License Version 2.xm1math.net · 4 Oct 2026
- Editor features
- The editor supports Unicode, spell checking while typing, code completion, and code folding.xm1math.net · 4 Oct 2026
- PDF viewer
- It includes a built-in PDF viewer with continuous scrolling and SyncTeX support.xm1math.net · 4 Oct 2026
- Document navigation
- A structure view updates while typing, and master mode supports documents split across multiple files.xm1math.net · 4 Oct 2026
- Compilation
- Quick Build provides one-click compilation using predefined commands.xm1math.net · 4 Oct 2026
- Writing aids
- Texmaker includes 370 mathematical symbols, document and presentation wizards, and LaTeX documentation.xm1math.net · 4 Oct 2026
- Error handling
- After compilation, Texmaker locates errors and warnings in the log and lets users jump to the corresponding document lines.xm1math.net · 4 Oct 2026
- Bibliography
- The manual says Texmaker scans detected .bib files when opening a .tex document and adds bibliography references to auto-completion.xm1math.net · 4 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Texmaker requires a separate LaTeX distribution, such as TeX Live or MiKTeX on Windows, TeX Live on Linux, or MacTeX on Mac.xm1math.net · 4 Oct 2026
- Platforms
- 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.xm1math.net · 4 Oct 2026
- Limits
- The maker states that Texmaker is only an editor and that a LaTeX distribution is also required to work with LaTeX.xm1math.net · 4 Oct 2026
- Security and compliance
- The maker page identifies the GPL Version 2 license; the reviewed maker pages did not state security certifications or compliance standards.xm1math.net · 4 Oct 2026
- Support and contributions
- The site provides a contact form and says code contributions should be submitted as patches from the latest source tarball; untested patches are automatically rejected.xm1math.net · 4 Oct 2026
- Audience
- The maker describes Texmaker as a LaTeX editor for Linux, macOS, and Windows users developing documents with LaTeX.xm1math.net · 4 Oct 2026
Company
- Founded
- 2003xm1math.net · 28 Sept 2026
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Where it ranks on Specifiction
- Best LaTeX Editors in 2026#5 of 31
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Sources
- xm1math.net/texmaker/· checked 4 Oct 2026
- xm1math.net/texmaker/doc.html· checked 4 Oct 2026
- xm1math.net/texmaker/download.html· checked 4 Oct 2026