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Poedit vs Emacs

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Poedit

7.0
Developer Tools

Translation editor

Emacs

9.0
Developer Tools

Text editor

Metric Poedit Emacs
Category Developer Tools Developer Tools
AI Score 7.0 9.0
30-day Installs 46 2.0K
90-day Installs 148 6.3K
365-day Installs 731 24.9K
Version 3.9 30.2-1
Auto-updates Yes No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 2.0K 5.0K
GitHub Forks 306 1.4K
Open Issues 89 17
License MIT GPL-3.0
Language C++ Emacs Lisp
Last GitHub Commit 1mo ago 1mo ago
First Seen May 16, 2013 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

Poedit

Poedit is a cross-platform translation editor that simplifies the process of managing and editing gettext .po files, making it easier for developers and translators to localize software and content. Its user-friendly interface and integration with version control systems make it a valuable tool for teams working on multilingual projects.

Poedit is a translation editor for managing gettext .po files to localize software and content.

Pros

  • + Cross-platform support for Mac, Windows, and Unix
  • + User-friendly interface for managing translations
  • + Active development and regular updates

Cons

  • - High system resource usage on macOS
  • - Steep learning curve for those new to gettext

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