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JOSM vs Pulsar
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
JOSM
7.5Extensible editor for OpenStreetMap
Pulsar
7.0Text editor
| Metric | JOSM | Pulsar |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 7.5 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 125 | 136 |
| 90-day Installs | 365 | 404 |
| 365-day Installs | 1.6K | 1.4K |
| Version | 19481 | 1.131.3 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 432 | 4.0K |
| GitHub Forks | 205 | 180 |
| Open Issues | 20 | 324 |
| License | NOASSERTION | NOASSERTION |
| Language | Java | JavaScript |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2mo ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Dec 10, 2013 | Feb 16, 2023 |
Reviews
JOSM
JOSM is an extensible editor for OpenStreetMap, offering a robust toolset for contributors and mappers with a wide range of plugins and customization options.
JOSM is a powerful editor for OpenStreetMap, allowing users to create, modify, and manage map data.
Pros
- + Recognized as the standard editor for OpenStreetMap
- + Extensive plugin ecosystem for diverse mapping needs
- + Highly customizable interface
Cons
- - No automatic updates available
- - Complex interface may be challenging for newcomers
Pulsar
Pulsar is a community-driven, highly customizable text editor built with JavaScript. It offers extensive extensibility and customization options, making it ideal for developers who prefer a hackable and flexible coding environment.
Pulsar provides a text editing environment with support for extensions and customization.
Pros
- + Highly customizable and extensible
- + Community-driven with active development
- + Built with modern JavaScript and web technologies
Cons
- - Confusing name due to other projects also named Pulsar
- - Open issues, particularly with syntax highlighting