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Kate vs lightnote

A side-by-side look at Kate and lightnote. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Kate

Kate

Development

Kate is a free and open-source advanced text editor for Linux, UNIX, Windows and macOS. It provides syntax highlighting, project management, plugins and other features for programmers and developers.

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lightnote

Office & Productivity

Lightnote is a free, open-source, lightweight note taking application for Windows. It has a simple interface for quickly creating, editing, organizing and searching notes. Useful for those looking for a fast no-frills alternative to more complex programs like OneNote or Evernote.

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