Texmaker — LaTeX Editor (Open Source)

Texmaker is an open-source LaTeX Editor solution from Pascal Brachet. Compare it against 12 other LaTeX Editor tools on FreeSoftwareX — by features, licensing and price — and request a quote or demo free in 2026.

What is Texmaker?

Texmaker is open source — its source code is publicly available and free to use, modify and self-host, usually with an active community and no licensing fees. It is categorised under LaTeX Editor and published by Pascal Brachet. Buyers typically evaluate Texmaker when they need a dependable LaTeX Editor option and want to weigh the trade-offs between free, open-source and paid tools before committing.

Texmaker alternatives

If Texmaker isn't the right fit, compare these LaTeX Editor alternatives side by side:

AUCTeXAuthoreaCoCalcGNOME LaTeXGummiOverleafScientific WorkPlaceTeX LiveTeXstudioTeXworksVerbosusWinShell

Frequently asked questions

Is Texmaker free?
Yes. Texmaker is open source and free to use, with no purchase cost for the core product.
What are the best Texmaker alternatives?
Popular LaTeX Editor alternatives to Texmaker include AUCTeX, Authorea, CoCalc, GNOME LaTeX. See the full list of LaTeX Editor on FreeSoftwareX.
What type of software is Texmaker?
Texmaker is an open-source LaTeX Editor tool developed by Pascal Brachet.

← All LaTeX Editor · More from Pascal Brachet

Browse live leads →List your business free