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Emacs vs Smultron
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Emacs
9.0GNU Emacs text editor
Smultron
5.0General-purpose text editor
| Metric | Emacs | Smultron |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 9.0 | 5.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 1.8K | 8 |
| 90-day Installs | 5.4K | 19 |
| 365-day Installs | 26.9K | 123 |
| Version | 31.1 | 14.4.9,14491 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 5.0K | 19 |
| GitHub Forks | 1.4K | 3 |
| Open Issues | 17 | 3 |
| License | GPL-3.0 | — |
| Language | Emacs Lisp | Objective-C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 5mo ago | 16y ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
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
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- - No longer actively maintained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