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CotEditor vs Smultron
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
CotEditor
8.0Plain-text editor for web pages, program source codes and more
Smultron
5.0General-purpose text editor
| Metric | CotEditor | Smultron |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 5.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 2.1K | 13 |
| 90-day Installs | 5.1K | 42 |
| 365-day Installs | 14.7K | 128 |
| Version | 7.0.2 | 14.4.8,14480 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 7.7K | 19 |
| GitHub Forks | 477 | 3 |
| Open Issues | 20 | 3 |
| License | NOASSERTION | — |
| Language | Swift | Objective-C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1mo ago | 15y ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
CotEditor
CotEditor is a sleek, lightweight plain-text editor for macOS, perfect for web developers and coders. It offers syntax highlighting, auto-completion, and integrates with Git, making it a favorite among developers.
CotEditor is a powerful text editor designed for editing web pages, source codes, and other plain-text documents.
Pros
- + Lightweight and fast performance
- + Rich feature set including syntax highlighting and Git integration
- + Regular updates and active maintenance
Cons
- - No built-in code folding
- - Some feature requests are not prioritized
Smultron
Smultron is a lightweight, general-purpose text editor with a clean interface and support for multiple file formats, ideal for casual users and developers who need a simple yet functional tool.
Smultron is a general-purpose text editor with features for code editing and document management.
Pros
- + Lightweight and efficient
- + Clean, user-friendly interface
- + Supports multiple file formats and encodings
- + Syntax highlighting and Unicode support
Cons
- - No longer actively maintained
- - Lacks modern features like dark mode and cloud sync