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Textadept vs Sublime Text
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Textadept
8.0Text editor
Sublime Text
8.0Text editor for code, markup and prose
| Metric | Textadept | Sublime Text |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 11 | 5.8K |
| 90-day Installs | 39 | 16.2K |
| 365-day Installs | 124 | 62.4K |
| Version | 12.9 | 4200 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 860 | 856 |
| GitHub Forks | 52 | 43 |
| Open Issues | 14 | 2.0K |
| License | MIT | — |
| Language | Lua | — |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2mo ago | 3y ago |
| First Seen | Oct 16, 2012 | Sep 22, 2012 |
Reviews
Textadept
Textadept is a fast, minimalist text editor with Lua extensibility, ideal for programmers seeking a lightweight yet powerful tool. Its cross-platform support and customization options make it a favorite for developers who value speed and flexibility.
Textadept is a cross-platform text editor designed for programmers, offering extensibility through Lua scripting.
Pros
- + High performance and speed
- + Lua-based extensibility for customization
- + Minimalist design with a focus on functionality
- + Cross-platform availability
- + Active development and community support
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Occasional platform-specific bugs
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