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Tablecruncher vs Emacs

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Tablecruncher

7.0
Developer Tools

Lightweight CSV editor

Emacs

9.0
Developer Tools

GNU Emacs text editor

Metric Tablecruncher Emacs
Category Developer Tools Developer Tools
AI Score 7.0 9.0
30-day Installs 47 1.8K
90-day Installs 135 5.4K
365-day Installs 565 26.9K
Version 1.8 31.1
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 711 5.0K
GitHub Forks 36 1.4K
Open Issues 25 17
License GPL-3.0 GPL-3.0
Language C++ Emacs Lisp
Last GitHub Commit 1y ago 5mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

Tablecruncher

Tablecruncher is a lightweight CSV editor designed for developers and data workers, offering built-in JavaScript macros for advanced functionality. It supports multiple platforms and is ideal for those needing a simple yet powerful CSV editor.

Edits CSV files with support for JavaScript macros.

Pros

  • + Lightweight and efficient for CSV editing.
  • + Cross-platform support for macOS, Windows, and Linux.
  • + Built-in JavaScript macros for advanced functionality.

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature.
  • - Some platform-specific bugs, particularly on Windows.

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