CudaText vs Kate: catalog facts
 CudaText |  Kate |
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Free Free of charge, including for business use. |
Free Free and open source, part of the KDE project. |
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Windows, macOS, Linux |
Windows, Linux |
- Fast startup even with many plugins
- More than 300 syntax lexers
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- Syntax highlighting for over 400 languages with bracket hierarchy navigation
- Embedded terminal plugin runs commands without leaving the editor
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- Configuration through JSON files may take getting used to
- Many features depend on installing plugins
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- Pulls in KDE Frameworks, which is a large dependency outside a KDE desktop
- On Windows it is distributed through the Microsoft Store rather than a plain installer
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Downloadable app |
Downloadable app |
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Open source |
Open source |
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License not stated |
License: GPL-2.0 |
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No account needed |
No account needed |
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Works offline |
Works offline |
Checked September 23, 2026 | Checked September 21, 2026 |
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