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Chime vs CotEditor: catalog facts
Chime	CotEditor
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source.
macOS	macOS
Native macOS app, including its extensions Language Server Protocol support	Native macOS interface and fast launch Syntax highlighting for over 60 languages
macOS only Smaller extension ecosystem than the major editors	macOS only A text editor rather than a full IDE
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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