GNU Emacs
Sublime Text
No signals
GNU Emacs
Sublime Text
No signals
GNU Emacs
Sublime Text
No signals
GNU Emacs
Sublime Text
GNU Emacs
Sublime Text
GNU Emacs
Sublime Text
GNU Emacs
Sublime Text
GNU Emacs
No signals
Sublime Text
Users: Unlimited
Storage: N/A
Limits: None - all features included
Users: 1 user
Limits: Annoying license reminders pop up frequently
Users: 1 user
Limits: Personal use only, businesses should use Business license
Users: Per seat
Limits: Subscription model required for businesses
| Feature | GNU Emacs | Sublime Text |
|---|---|---|
| Productivity | ||
| Org-mode productivity system Unmatched personal productivity tool | ||
| Built-in email client Gnus, mu4e, notmuch | ||
| Built-in file manager Dired | ||
| Built-in calculator Calc - advanced scientific calculator | ||
| Performance | ||
| Instant startup Sub-second | ||
| Customization | ||
| Emacs Lisp extensibility Most extensible editor available | ||
| IDE Features | ||
| LSP support Via eglot or lsp-mode | ||
| Navigation | ||
| Goto Anything Best-in-class | ||
| Command palette Comprehensive | ||
| Editor | ||
| Split editing Built-in | ||
| Code completion Basic only | ||
| Extensions | ||
| Package Control Plugin manager | ||
| Version Control | ||
| Git integration Magit - best Git interface available | ||
| Editing | ||
| Evil mode (Vim keybindings) Optional modal editing | ||
| Multiple cursors Via multiple-cursors package | ||
| Syntax highlighting Via font-lock or Tree-sitter | ||
| Tools | ||
| Debugging Not built-in | ||
| Cross-platform Win/Mac/Linux | ||
| AI | ||
| AI assistance No native support | ||
| UI | ||
| Built-in terminal eshell, term, vterm | ||
| Pricing | ||
| Free tier Unlimited evaluation | ||
| Free/open source GPL license | ||
| Remote | ||
| Remote editing (TRAMP) Edit files over SSH transparently | ||
| Support | ||
| Self-documenting Extensive built-in help system | ||
