Kate
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VisitKate vs Zed
What both publish
| Fact | Kate | Zed |
|---|---|---|
| Column editing | Yes | Yes |
| Extension support | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Macro recording | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-cursor editing | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Linux,BSD,Windows,macOS | Zed is available for macOS, Linux, and Windows. |
Kate plans
- KateFree
Zed plans
- PersonalFree
- Pro$10 a month
- Business$30 a month
- Pro Free TrialFree
Pick Kate if…
Kate suits people who want a free desktop editor for text, code, and multiple open documents. Its programming features and Linux, macOS, and Windows support may also suit developers working across those platforms.
Pick Zed if…
Zed suits developers looking for a cross-platform code editor with extensions, Git tools, and editing features such as multi-cursor support. Its collaboration features and Business organization controls may also suit teams.