Left Alternatives

Left is described as 'distractionless writing tool with auto-complete, a synonyms dictionary, writing statistics, markup-based navigation and a speed-reader' and is a Text Editor in the office & productivity category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Left for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, BSD and Chrome OS. The best alternative is Kate, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Left are GNU nano, gedit, Notepad and Pulsar Editor.

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Kate
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Free • Open Source
Text Editor
Code Editor
IDE
Mac
Windows
Linux
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KDE
128 alternatives to Kate
The Kate project develops two main products: KatePart, the advanced editor component which is used in numerous KDE applications requiring a text editing component, and Kate, a MDI text editor application.
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Kate Features
1. Syntax HighlightingKate supports syntax highlighting for various programming and markup languages.
2. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsKate can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
3. Git SupportKate supports Git, a free and open source distributed version control system.
4. LightweightKate consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
5. Support for MarkDownKate supports MarkDown for document formatting.
6. Code FormattingKate supports code formatting for multiple languages and code styles.
Native application
Themes
Editable text color schemes
Built-in terminal emulation
Tabbed interface
Built-in themes
Support for regular expressions
GNU nano
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Free • Open Source
Text Editor
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
Haiku
132 alternatives to GNU nano
GNU nano is a small and friendly text editor. Besides basic text editing, nano offers many extra features like an interactive search and replace, go to line and column number, auto-indentation, feature toggles, internationalization support, and filename tab completion.
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GNU nano Features
1. Command line interfaceGNU nano either have CLI support or is a CLI-only app.
Terminal-based
Search and Replace
Automatic Indentation
gedit
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Free • Open Source
Text Editor
Code Editor
Mac
Windows
Linux
Chrome OS
BSD
GNOME
OpenSolaris
170 alternatives to gedit
Official text editor of the GNOME desktop environment. Has syntax highlighting and is suitable for programming, with support for several languages. It is extensible with plugins.
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gedit Features
1. Lightweightgedit consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. Syntax Highlightinggedit supports syntax highlighting for various programming and markup languages.
3. Extensible by Plugins/Extensionsgedit can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
4. Privacy focusedgedit is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
5. Works Offlinegedit can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
6. Ad-freegedit doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
7. Autocompletiongedit can predict and complete the rest of a word or phrase you're typing.
8. Spell Checkinggedit can detect and correct all types of grammar and spelling mistakes.
Customizable
Support for Unicode
Notepad
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Free • Proprietary
Text Editor
Windows
127 alternatives to Notepad
Most simple text editor. Just plain text, saves in .txt format. Not available for download; bundled with all versions of Windows.
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Notepad Features
1. LightweightNotepad consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
Minimalistic
Simple text editor
Support for Unicode
Save as txt
Bundled with Windows
Pulsar Editor
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Free • Open Source
Text Editor
Code Editor
IDE
Mac
Windows
Linux
Chrome OS
BSD
Electron / Atom Shell
53 alternatives to Pulsar Editor
Pulsar, or sometimes referred to as Pulsar-Edit is a new image of the beloved 'Hackable Text Editor' Atom.
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Pulsar Editor Features
1. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsPulsar Editor can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
2. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in Pulsar Editor without registration.
3. Support for MarkDownPulsar Editor supports MarkDown for document formatting.
4. Works OfflinePulsar Editor can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
5. File VersioningPulsar Editor has a version system that lets you view and go back to older versions of the project/file/document.
6. AutocompletionPulsar Editor can predict and complete the rest of a word or phrase you're typing.
7. Ad-freePulsar Editor doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
8. Command line interfacePulsar Editor either have CLI support or is a CLI-only app.
9. Syntax HighlightingPulsar Editor supports syntax highlighting for various programming and markup languages.
Hackable
Community-based
Teletype
Clean design
Add-ons
Customizable
Multiple languages
Tabbed interface
Folder Hierarchy
GitHub integration
Graviton Editor
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Free • Open Source
Code Editor
Mac
Windows
Linux
179 alternatives to Graviton Editor
Graviton Code Editor is a minimalist, cross-platform editor focused on speed, customization and productivity.
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Graviton Editor Features
1. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsGraviton Editor can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
2. Syntax HighlightingGraviton Editor supports syntax highlighting for various programming and markup languages.
3. AutocompletionGraviton Editor can predict and complete the rest of a word or phrase you're typing.
Plugin API
Judge0 IDE
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Free • Open Source
Code Editor
Online
Self-Hosted
Software as a Service (SaaS)
174 alternatives to Judge0 IDE
Judge0 IDE is a free and open-source online code editor that allows you to write and execute code from a rich set of languages. It's perfect for anybody who just wants to quickly write and run some code without opening a full-featured IDE on their computer.

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Tilde
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Free • Open Source
Text Editor
Code Editor
Linux
118 alternatives to Tilde
Tilde is a text editor for the console/terminal, which provides an intuitive interface for people accustomed to GUI environments such as Gnome, KDE and Windows. Example: copy current selection is Control-C; paste previously copied text is Control-V.
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Tilde Features
1. LightweightTilde consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
Terminal-based
Nota (Maui Applications)
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Free • Open Source
Text Editor
Code Editor
Linux
118 alternatives to Nota (Maui Applications)
Nota is a convergent text editor. Nota is easy to use, with a simple interface by default. Nota supports syntax highlighting for various languages, focus mode, annotations, configurable fonts, colors, a integrated side panel and more.
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Nota (Maui Applications) Features
1. Syntax HighlightingNota (Maui Applications) supports syntax highlighting for various programming and markup languages.
2. LightweightNota (Maui Applications) consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
Minimalistic
Lines code editor
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Free • Proprietary
Text Editor
Code Editor
Windows
Linux
181 alternatives to Lines code editor
Lines is a modern and minimalist text editor - IDE with support for over 150 programming languages, embedded code inspectors and many other cool tools to help you write better code.
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Lines code editor Features
1. AutocompletionLines code editor can predict and complete the rest of a word or phrase you're typing.
2. Syntax HighlightingLines code editor supports syntax highlighting for various programming and markup languages.
3. Works OfflineLines code editor can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
4. Distraction-freeLines code editor has a distraction-free mode for when you need to focus.
Javascript scripting
External commands
Integrated Search
Built-in Color picker
Integrated Web Browser