The trade-off that comes with using BasicTeX is that you will have to download and install additional packages and programs as the need arises- and BasicTeX is so basic that the need will arise. BasicTeX does not include these GUI programs. MacTeX includes additional programs such as an editor and a BibTeX reference manager that help users to work with TeX outside of the command line. Option 2 (BasicTeX + Custom LaTeX editor):įor more details about BasicTex: Click Here. Since MaxTex installs an LaTex editor ( TexMaker) already, installing another LaTeX editor is unnecessary. Option 1 (Full LaTeX installation with LaTeX editor):įor more details about MaxTex: Click Here. Install BasicTeX only (100MB) + your personal LaTeX editor.Install MacTeX with builtin editor(TexLive) - (2GB).When installing LaTex, two following options are given to users.