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gedit vs Kate: catalog facts
gedit	Kate
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source, part of the KDE project.
Linux	Windows, Linux
Simple, approachable interface Good integration with the GNOME desktop	Syntax highlighting for over 400 languages with bracket hierarchy navigation Embedded terminal plugin runs commands without leaving the editor
Fewer advanced features than a full IDE Primarily aimed at Linux and GNOME	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
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-2.0
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 21, 2026

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