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Kate vs Zed
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Kate
7.0Multi-document editor by KDE
Zed
8.0Multiplayer code editor
| Metric | Kate | Zed |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 403 | 12.5K |
| 90-day Installs | 866 | 31.5K |
| 365-day Installs | 2.9K | 98.3K |
| Version | 26.04,11597 | 1.0.1 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 976 | 76.8K |
| GitHub Forks | 98 | 7.3K |
| Open Issues | - | 3.2K |
| License | — | NOASSERTION |
| Language | C++ | Rust |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1mo ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Dec 24, 2018 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
Kate
Kate is a powerful, feature-rich text editor by KDE, offering multi-document support and syntax highlighting. It's ideal for developers and writers seeking a robust editing experience.
Kate is a multi-document text editor with syntax highlighting and support for various programming languages.
Pros
- + Feature-rich with support for multiple documents and syntax highlighting
- + Cross-platform compatibility
- + Active development with frequent updates
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - License information is unclear
Zed
Zed is a high-performance, open-source multiplayer code editor that enables real-time collaboration. It's designed for developers who need seamless teamwork, offering features like AI integration and cross-platform support.
Zed allows multiple users to edit and collaborate on code in real-time.
Pros
- + Open-source with a strong community
- + High-performance and real-time collaboration
- + Cross-platform support
- + AI integration and developer tools
Cons
- - High number of open issues
- - Potential instability due to active development