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Pluma vs KWrite: catalog facts
Pluma	KWrite
Free Free and open source, part of the MATE desktop.	Free Free KDE software.
Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Small and lightweight Familiar classic Gedit-style interface	Shares Kate's syntax highlighting and editing engine Vi input mode for keyboard-driven editing
Linux only Basic compared with programmer-focused editors	Fewer features than Kate for project work Best integrated on KDE Plasma desktops
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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