Kate vs TextPad
| Kate | TextPad | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Supported platforms | Linux, BSD, Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Multi-cursor editing | Yes | — |
| Macro recording | Yes | Yes |
| Column editing | Yes | — |
| Extension support | Yes | — |
Both are listed in Best Text Editors. On Specifiction, Kate scores higher on our published basis.