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The best open source alternative to Sublime Text is Notepad++. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Sublime Text and loads of them is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to Sublime Text are Vim, VSCodium, Geany and Neovim.

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Notepad++
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Free • Open Source
Text Editor
Code Editor
Windows
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217 Notepad++ alternatives
Notepad++ is a free source code editor and Notepad replacement that supports several languages.
- - Notepad++ is the most popular Open Source alternative to Sublime Text.
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Notepad++ Features
1. LightweightNotepad++ consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. Code FormattingNotepad++ supports code formatting for multiple languages and code styles.
3. PortableNotepad++ can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
4. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsNotepad++ can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
5. Syntax HighlightingNotepad++ supports syntax highlighting for various programming and markup languages.
6. Ad-freeNotepad++ doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
7. AutocompletionNotepad++ can predict and complete the rest of a word or phrase you're typing.
8. Support for MarkDownNotepad++ supports MarkDown for document formatting.
9. No Coding RequiredNotepad++ can be used without an coding or programming skills.
Tabbed interface
Text formatting
Search and Replace
Multiple Open Tabs
Multiple languages
Support for Javascript
Color coding
Configurable
Debugging
Built-in themes
Comments about Notepad++ as a Alternative to Sublime Text
Most users think Notepad++ is a great Sublime Text alternative.
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redtrillix
Very good interface, with lots of plugins, and i find it to be lighter than Sublime Text, though it doesn't have an official Linux app.
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Ron Bowman
On Windows, Notepad++ is the greatest alternative to all other text editors.
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Guest
notepad++ doesn't have an output screen to show the code output and its interface is not as good
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Guest
IT'S EASY AND FREE TO USE
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Guest
Doesn't have tryhard streamlined UI
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Vim
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Free • Open Source
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Code Editor
IDE
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MorphOS
194 Vim alternatives
Vim ("Vi IMproved") is an advanced text editor that allows syntax highlighting, word completion and has a huge amount of contributed content. It also has a GUI version called GVim.
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Vim Features
1. LightweightVim consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsVim can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
3. Syntax HighlightingVim supports syntax highlighting for various programming and markup languages.
4. Command line interfaceVim either have CLI support or is a CLI-only app.
5. Works OfflineVim can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
6. Support for MarkDownVim supports MarkDown for document formatting.
7. Batch EditingVim allows you to select multiple items (tasks, files, images etc) and edit their properties all at once.
8. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in Vim without registration.
9. PortableVim can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Keyboard focused
Customizable
Hackable
Well documented
Configurable
Modal editor
Terminal-based
Built-in terminal emulation
Visual Mode
Native application
Comments about Vim as a Alternative to Sublime Text
Most users think Vim is a great Sublime Text alternative.
Ron Bowman
Much more options than any other editor. While this is great for the experienced user, novice users could easily get confused.
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Guest
terminal-based, open-source, very fast, extensible, text editor and by that I mean it is not intended as an IDE while other recommendations mostly are, can confuse new users, but overall it is very awesome if you can get used to it.
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VSCodium
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Code Editor
Text Editor
IDE
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Linux
Electron / Atom Shell
182 VSCodium alternatives
This repository contains a build file to generate FLOSS release binaries of Microsoft's Visual Studio Code - Open Source ("Code - OSS") project, the open source core of the proprietary Visual Studio Code.
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VSCodium Features
1. No TrackingVSCodium will not track you or use your personal data.
2. Privacy focusedVSCodium is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
3. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsVSCodium can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
4. Works OfflineVSCodium can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
5. AutocompletionVSCodium can predict and complete the rest of a word or phrase you're typing.
6. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in VSCodium without registration.
7. Syntax HighlightingVSCodium supports syntax highlighting for various programming and markup languages.
8. LightweightVSCodium consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
9. Support for ThemesYou can use themes and templates to change the look and feel of VSCodium.
Prevent telemetry
Customizable
Git integration
MIT License
Minimap
Dark Mode
Clean design
Support for MarkDown
Code navigation
Git Support
Comments about VSCodium as a Alternative to Sublime Text
Almost everyone thinks VSCodium is a great Sublime Text alternative.
Paul
VS Code, but truly open source, and without the Microsoft crap.
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durgeshhirani131
it is (VScode - microsoft telemetry).
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Guest
Having used MS VSCode for a while, its refreshing to have a version that is TRULY open source. And if you've used MS's VSCode, than using this won't alter your workforce at ALL.
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Guest
Clear user interface and many helpful functions. Just like VSCode, but without unwanted code. The best editor for developers,
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Geany
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Code Editor
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BSD
PortableApps.com
Flathub
Flatpak
Snapcraft
138 Geany alternatives
Geany is a powerful, stable and lightweight programmer's text editor that provides tons of useful features without bogging down your workflow. It runs on Linux, Windows and macOS is translated into over 40 languages, and has built-in support for more than 50 programming...
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Geany Features
1. LightweightGeany consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. Support for ThemesYou can use themes and templates to change the look and feel of Geany.
3. Syntax HighlightingGeany supports syntax highlighting for various programming and markup languages.
4. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsGeany can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
5. Support for LaTeXGeany supports LaTeX for text and math equation formatting.
6. Ad-freeGeany doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
7. Distraction-freeGeany has a distraction-free mode for when you need to focus.
8. AutocompletionGeany can predict and complete the rest of a word or phrase you're typing.
9. Code FormattingGeany supports code formatting for multiple languages and code styles.
Multiplatform
Minimalistic
Code navigation
Automatic Indentation
Shell integration
Debian package compatible
Shortcut keys
Customizable
Support for Large File
Batch Editing
Comments about Geany as a Alternative to Sublime Text
Almost everyone thinks Geany is a great Sublime Text alternative.
Guest
its support many programming language and so easy to compile,build,and run..!
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LucasVieites
For users who come from a Linux environment this is a perfect editor to keep using on MacOS X
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Neovim
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Free • Open Source
Text Editor
Code Editor
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Android
BSD
86 Neovim alternatives
Neovim is Vim out of the box.
- - Neovim is the most popular Android alternative to Sublime Text.
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Neovim Features
1. LightweightNeovim consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsNeovim can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
3. Syntax HighlightingNeovim supports syntax highlighting for various programming and markup languages.
4. AutocompletionNeovim can predict and complete the rest of a word or phrase you're typing.
Configurable
Lua scripting
Asynchronous
Terminal-based
Sane defaults
Vim
Opinions about Neovim as a Alternative to Sublime Text
Almost everyone thinks Neovim is a great Sublime Text alternative.
Kate
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Free • Open Source
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KDE
131 Kate alternatives
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
Comments about Kate as a Alternative to Sublime Text
Almost everyone thinks Kate is a great Sublime Text alternative.
Paul
Really good code editor, especially if you're using Linux and KDE.
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Ron Bowman
Kate is among the best text editors, especially when working on multiple documents simultaneously.
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gedit
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Free • Open Source
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Chrome OS
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GNOME
OpenSolaris
175 gedit alternatives
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. Spell Checkinggedit can detect and correct all types of grammar and spelling mistakes.
7. Ad-freegedit doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
8. Autocompletiongedit can predict and complete the rest of a word or phrase you're typing.
Customizable
Support for Unicode
Comments about gedit as a Alternative to Sublime Text
Most users think gedit is a great Sublime Text alternative.
Guest
Pales in comparison feature-wise and performance-wise.
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