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GNU Emacs
Extensible, customizable text editor with Lisp-based extension language
4.1 (800 reviews)
GPL-3.0 Features
Lisp Extensions
Extensible with Emacs Lisp
Org Mode
Powerful note-taking and organization
Magit
Excellent Git interface
Multiple Buffers
Work with multiple files simultaneously
Pros
- Highly extensible
- Powerful Org mode
- Excellent Git integration
- Cross-platform
- Free software
Cons
- Complex for beginners
- Lisp learning curve
- Can be slow with many extensions
- Memory usage can be high
Reviews
4.1
800 reviews
Community Rating
1500 bookmarks
JD
John Doe
2 days ago
Excellent alternative to proprietary software
This is a fantastic open source alternative that provides all the features I need. The interface is clean and intuitive, and the community support is excellent.
12 helpful
AS
Alice Smith
1 week ago
Good but has room for improvement
Solid alternative with most features working well. Some advanced features are missing compared to the proprietary version, but it's getting better with each update.
8 helpful
Platform Support
Windows
macOS
Linux
Project Information
License GPL-3.0
Last Updated 2/17/2026
GitHub Stars 2,000
Forks 500
Contributors 100
Languages
C Emacs Lisp