Tech riderRev. 29 Sept 2026
- 1Runs onLinux, Mac, Windows
- 2CostsFree plan
- 3Extension supportYes
3 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: lap.dev

Overview
Lapce is ranked #11 of 82 in text editors on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.
Lapce plans and pricing
All plansCompared on text editors
Facts
- Supported platforms
- Windows, Linux, macOSlap.dev · 22 Sept 2026
- Multi-cursor editing
- Yeslap.dev · 22 Sept 2026
- Product
- Lapce is an open source code editor written in Rust.lap.dev · 29 Sept 2026
- Interface
- Lapce uses a native GUI with GPU acceleration through Floem.lap.dev · 29 Sept 2026
- Remote development
- Lapce can connect to a remote machine for development in an environment matching a production server.lap.dev · 29 Sept 2026
- Code intelligence
- Lapce includes Tree-sitter syntax highlighting and LSP support for completion, diagnostics, and code actions.lap.dev · 29 Sept 2026
- Modal editing
- Lapce has built-in Vim-like modal editing.lap.dev · 29 Sept 2026
- Plugins
- Lapce plugins can be written in any programming language that compiles to WASI.lap.dev · 29 Sept 2026
- Terminal
- Lapce includes a terminal that opens at the workspace path.lap.dev · 29 Sept 2026
- Downloads
- The site lists Linux tar.gz builds for x86 and ARM, Windows system installer and portable x86 builds, and a universal macOS DMG.lap.dev · 29 Sept 2026
- Version
- The product page displays Lapce version 0.4.2.lap.dev · 29 Sept 2026
- Documentation
- Lapce documentation includes setup, command palette, settings, keybindings, modal editing, remote development, themes, terminal, multiple cursors, syntax highlighting, and plugin development.docs.lapce.dev · 29 Sept 2026
- Maker
- The About page says Lapdev is maintained by the Lapce team and describes Lapce and Floem as open source projects.lap.dev · 29 Sept 2026
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Where it ranks on Specifiction
- Best Text Editors in 2026#11 of 82
- Best Code Editors in 2026#22 of 44
- Best Go IDEs in 2026#12 of 22
- Best Rust IDEs in 2026#5 of 13
Is Lapce yours?
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Sources
- lap.dev/lapce/· checked 22 Sept 2026
- docs.lapce.dev/llms.txt· checked 29 Sept 2026
- lap.dev/about/· checked 29 Sept 2026




