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SideX vs Sublime Text
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
SideX
7.0Code editor based on VS Code and Tauri
Sublime Text
8.0Text editor for code, markup and prose
| Metric | SideX | Sublime Text |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 20 | 5.0K |
| 90-day Installs | 20 | 14.1K |
| 365-day Installs | 20 | 61.9K |
| Version | 0.1.2 | 4215 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 2.9K | 856 |
| GitHub Forks | 237 | 43 |
| Open Issues | 49 | 2.0K |
| License | MIT | — |
| Language | TypeScript | — |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1mo ago | 3y ago |
| First Seen | Sep 17, 2026 | Sep 22, 2012 |
Reviews
SideX
SideX is a lightweight code editor based on VS Code, rebuilt using Tauri, making it 96% smaller. It's ideal for developers seeking a compact alternative without the bloat of traditional editors.
Recreates VS Code's functionality using Tauri, offering a more lightweight experience.
Pros
- + Significantly lighter than VS Code
- + Same architecture as VS Code for familiarity
- + Actively maintained with regular updates
Cons
- - Early release with some bugs
- - No auto-update feature available
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