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Plover vs Sublime Text
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Plover
8.0Stenotype engine
Sublime Text
8.0Text editor for code, markup and prose
| Metric | Plover | Sublime Text |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Productivity | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 22 | 5.8K |
| 90-day Installs | 56 | 16.2K |
| 365-day Installs | 201 | 62.4K |
| Version | 5.3.0 | 4200 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 2.5K | 856 |
| GitHub Forks | 304 | 43 |
| Open Issues | 125 | 2.0K |
| License | GPL-2.0 | — |
| Language | Python | — |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1mo ago | 3y ago |
| First Seen | Apr 27, 2014 | Sep 22, 2012 |
Reviews
Plover
Plover is a stenotype engine that offers high-speed text input through steno theory, ideal for transcriptionists, stenographers, and those seeking efficient text entry methods.
Plover converts stenographic input into text, enabling users to type at speeds up to 240 WPM.
Pros
- + Open-source and highly customizable
- + Supports high-speed text entry
- + Active and engaged community
Cons
- - Compatibility issues on some Linux distributions
- - Steep learning curve for steno theory
Sublime Text
Sublime Text is a high-performance text editor known for its speed, customizability, and extensive plugin ecosystem. It supports coding, markup, and prose, making it ideal for developers and writers alike.
Sublime Text is a versatile text editor that supports coding, markup, and prose writing.
Pros
- + High-speed performance and responsiveness
- + Extensive plugin and theme support for customization
- + Cross-platform availability
Cons
- - Not open-source
- - Steep learning curve for new users