GNU TeXmacs vs MathType (WIRIS Editor)

GNU TeXmacs9.0Visit MEMathType (WIRIS Editor)8.9Visit

Higher score GNU TeXmacs #3 in Math Equation Editor Software 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 6 features Visit GNU TeXmacs

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ME MathType (WIRIS Editor) #4 in Math Equation Editor Software 8.9/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 6 features Visit MathType

• GNU TeXmacs fits best

  Free mathematical typesetting and scientific documents

• MathType (WIRIS Editor) fits best

  Teams needing accessible equations across office and LMS

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Side by side

Feature	GNU TeXmacs 9.0/10 Visit ↗	MEMathType (WIRIS Editor) 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.9
Ranking	#3 in Math Equation Editor Software	#4 in Math Equation Editor Software
Best for	Free mathematical typesetting and scientific documents	Teams needing accessible equations across office and LMS
Pricing model	Free	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Free plan	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	30 days
Deployment	Desktop	Cloud, Self-hosted, Browser extension
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Web, Windows, macOS
Support	Email, Community, Docs	Email, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features GNU TeXmacs 0/6 · MathType (WIRIS Editor) 5/6
OCR to equation	Not checked yet	—
Office add-in	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Web editor	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Handwriting input	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
MathML export	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
LaTeX export	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Primary deployment	Not checked yet	Hybrid
Our review
Pros	Structured WYSIWYG editing combines text, mathematics, graphics, and presentations Exports to formats including LaTeX, HTML, XML, PDF, and PostScript Runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows, with scientific-software interfaces	Visual editing, handwriting recognition, LaTeX, and MathML support Integrates with office apps, LMS platforms, HTML editors, and XML editors Accessibility features include keyboard navigation, screen readers, and alt text
Cons	Broader document environment than a dedicated equation editor Desktop-only deployment limits access to the editor Scheme-based extensions and user-defined styles may require technical familiarity	Office Individual purchase requires an educational email Organizational, HTML editor, and LMS institutional pricing is customized LMS Basic is limited to 500 equations per year
Our verdict	GNU TeXmacs is a free, open-source desktop editor for structured technical and scientific documents. Its WYSIWYG interface supports mathematical typesetting alongside text, graphics, interactive content, multilingual documents, and… Read the review →	MathType is WIRIS's equation editor for students, teachers, and professionals creating mathematical and scientific content. It suits teams that need equations in office documents, web editors, or learning management systems, including… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• GNU TeXmacs — where it wins

  • Structured WYSIWYG editing combines text, mathematics, graphics, and presentations
  • Exports to formats including LaTeX, HTML, XML, PDF, and PostScript
  • Runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows, with scientific-software interfaces

  Where it doesn't

  • Broader document environment than a dedicated equation editor
  • Desktop-only deployment limits access to the editor
  • Scheme-based extensions and user-defined styles may require technical familiarity

• MathType (WIRIS Editor) — where it wins

  • Visual editing, handwriting recognition, LaTeX, and MathML support
  • Integrates with office apps, LMS platforms, HTML editors, and XML editors
  • Accessibility features include keyboard navigation, screen readers, and alt text

  Where it doesn't

  • Office Individual purchase requires an educational email
  • Organizational, HTML editor, and LMS institutional pricing is customized
  • LMS Basic is limited to 500 equations per year

• GNU TeXmacs9.0/10 · Free plan

  A free, open-source WYSIWYG editor for mathematical and scientific documents.

  Visit GNU TeXmacsFull verdict →
• MEMathType (WIRIS Editor)8.9/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

  A flexible equation editor for office documents, web editors, and learning systems.

  Visit MathTypeFull verdict →