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Editaro vs Emacs

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Editaro

6.0
Developer Tools

Text editor

Emacs

9.0
Developer Tools

Text editor

Metric Editaro Emacs
Category Developer Tools Developer Tools
AI Score 6.0 9.0
30-day Installs 1 2.0K
90-day Installs 3 6.3K
365-day Installs 44 25.0K
Version 1.7.1 30.2-1
Auto-updates Yes No
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 101 5.0K
GitHub Forks 17 1.4K
Open Issues 25 17
License MIT GPL-3.0
Language TypeScript Emacs Lisp
Last GitHub Commit 3y ago 1mo ago
First Seen Jul 29, 2019 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

Editaro

Editaro is a cross-platform text editor with a focus on simplicity and ease of use. It supports multiple languages and offers a clean interface, making it suitable for casual users and developers alike.

Editaro functions as a versatile text editor capable of handling various file types and programming languages.

Pros

  • + Open-source with MIT license
  • + Cross-platform compatibility
  • + User-friendly interface

Cons

  • - Low install count and community traction
  • - Last commit over a year ago

Emacs

Emacs is a highly customizable and powerful text editor favored by developers and power users. Its extensibility through Emacs Lisp and vast package ecosystem make it a versatile tool for various tasks. It benefits those who need a flexible and feature-rich editor.

Emacs is a text editor with a built-in Lisp-based customization layer, allowing extensive configuration.

Pros

  • + Highly customizable and extensible through Emacs Lisp
  • + Large and active community with extensive package ecosystem
  • + Cross-platform support with consistent functionality

Cons

  • - Steep learning curve for new users
  • - Resource-intensive, especially with many plugins