Tech riderRev. 22 Sept 2026
GNU nano
- 1Runs onLinux, Mac, Windows
- 2CostsNot stated by the maker
- 3Extension supportYes
2 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: nano-editor.org
Overview
GNU nano is ranked #27 of 82 in text editors on Specifiction, made by GNU nano. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows.
Compared on text editors
- Free plan
- Yesnano-editor.org
- Extension support
- Yesnano-editor.org
Facts
- Supported platforms
- Linux, Windows, macOSnano-editor.org · 22 Sept 2026
- Macro recording
- Yesnano-editor.org · 22 Sept 2026
Company
- Founded
- 1999nano-editor.org · 28 Sept 2026
Best GNU nano alternatives
See all 20 All accessCh 01 Neovim Free planAndroidAPI Free to start9.1 All accessCh 02 Zed Free planFree trialLinux from $10/mo9.0 All accessCh 03 Visual Studio Code Free planLinuxMac Free to start8.9 All accessCh 04 EmEditor Free trialWindows from $0.42/mo8.7 All accessCh 05 BBEdit Free planFree trialMac from $59.99/mo8.6 All accessCh 06 Kate Free planLinuxMac Free to start8.5
Where it ranks on Specifiction
- Best Text Editors in 2026#27 of 82
- Best Code Editors in 2026#35 of 44
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Sources
- nano-editor.org· checked 22 Sept 2026