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Poedit vs TextMate

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Poedit

7.0
Developer Tools

Translation editor

TextMate

8.0
Developer Tools

General-purpose text editor

Metric Poedit TextMate
Category Developer Tools Developer Tools
AI Score 7.0 8.0
30-day Installs 46 415
90-day Installs 148 1.3K
365-day Installs 731 6.0K
Version 3.9 2.0.23
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 2.0K 14.7K
GitHub Forks 306 1.7K
Open Issues 89 20
License MIT GPL-3.0
Language C++ Objective-C++
Last GitHub Commit 1mo ago 1y 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

TextMate

TextMate is a lightweight, general-purpose text editor for macOS, known for its speed and extensive support for programming languages. It offers features like snippets, plugins, and themes, making it ideal for developers who prefer a minimalistic yet powerful editor.

TextMate is a text editor that supports various programming languages and provides tools for efficient coding.

Pros

  • + Lightweight and fast performance
  • + Comprehensive support for multiple programming languages
  • + Extensive plugin and theme ecosystem

Cons

  • - Outdated user interface compared to modern editors
  • - Limited feature set compared to other advanced editors