MathType vs SoftMaker FreeOffice

MathType

Description: MathType is a powerful interactive equation editor for Windows and Mac that lets you create mathematical notation for word processing, web pages, desktop publishing, presentations, elearning, and for TeX, LaTeX, and MathML documents. It has an intuitive graphical interface allowing you to type or handwrite equations.

Type: software

SoftMaker FreeOffice

Description: SoftMaker FreeOffice is a free office suite that includes a word processor, spreadsheet, and presentation software. It is compatible with Microsoft Office file formats like .docx and provides a free alternative to Microsoft Office.

Type: software

Pricing: Open Source

MathType Features

• WYSIWYG equation editor
• Handwriting recognition
• LaTeX and MathML support
• Copy equations as images
• Insert equations into Office, Pages and Google Docs
• Supports over 400 math symbols and templates
• Automatic formatting of equations
• Real-time preview when typing equations
• Import and export equations

SoftMaker FreeOffice Features

• Word processor
• Spreadsheet application
• Presentation software
• PDF editing
• Support for Microsoft Office formats like .docx
• .xls, .xlsx, etc
• Available for Windows, Linux, Mac
• Lightweight and fast
• Tabbed interface
• Dark mode

MathType

• Not listed

SoftMaker FreeOffice

• Open Source