TextEdit vs TextMate : Which is Better?

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TextEdit

TextEdit is a simple, open source word processor and text editor, first featured in NeXTs NeXTSTEP and OpenStep. Developed by Apple

License: Free

Categories: Development

Apps available for Mac OS X

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TextMate

TextMate is a graphical text editor for OS X 10.8+. Developed by MacroMates Ltd.

License: Commercial

Categories: Development

Apps available for Mac OS X

TextEdit VS TextMate Feature comparision

Feature TextEdit TextMate
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
Syntax Highlighting
Automatic Indentation
Macros
Search and replace
Support for Themes
Lightweight
Code formatting
Tabbed interface
Custom Language Definitions
Built-in Terminal
Autocompletion
Customizable
Community based
Package Control
Python
Developer Tools
Live Preview
Integrated FTP client
Spell checking
Cross-platform
Editable text color schemes
Native application
Built-in themes
*community curated information: This table may not have the most accurate information. Please suggest changes

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