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Lapce vs Sublime Text
Context: Code Editors · methodology v1.0.0 · 22 rows
| Attribute | LapceLapce project | Sublime TextSublime HQ |
|---|---|---|
| Identity · Taxonomy | ||
| Documentation | — | https://www.sublimetext.com/docs/ |
| Tags | rust, open-source, remote-development | cross-platform, proprietary, plugin-api |
| Platform · Deployment | ||
| Delivery model | desktop | desktop |
| Desktop apps | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Pricing · Licensing | ||
| Free plan | true | false |
| Free trial | — | true |
| License model | open-source | proprietary |
| Pricing model | free | perpetual, subscription |
| Source repository | https://github.com/lapce/lapce | — |
| SPDX license IDs | Apache-2.0 | — |
| Features · Product · Fit | ||
| Core capabilities | Editor core written in Rust, Built-in language server protocol support, Toggleable Vim-like modal editing, Built-in remote development, Plugin system for WASI-compatible languages, Built-in terminal | Cross-platform code editing for Windows, macOS, and Linux, Python-based plugin API, Commercial licensing with one-time personal and per-seat business options |
| Api · Integrations · Ecosystem | ||
| API available | true | true |
| Support · Docs · Services | ||
| Support channels | community | — |
| Audience · Use · Case | ||
| Best for | Developers looking for an open-source Rust-based editor with language server support, modal editing, and remote development built in. | Individuals and teams that want a fast proprietary desktop editor with a one-time personal license and per-seat business pricing. |
| Company-size fit | — | individual, SMB, mid-market |
| Primary use cases | Desktop code editing, Remote development projects | General text and code editing, Team deployments licensed per seat |
| Skill level | intermediate | intermediate |
| Lifecycle · Versioning | ||
| Current version | 0.4.2 | 4 (Build 4200) |
| Maintenance status | active | active |
| Vendor · Maintainer | ||
| Founded year | — | 2008 |
| Headquarters country | — | Australia |
| Vendor type | — | commercial |
“—” means unknown (we never treat missing evidence as a negative). Cells reflect each value's current evidence state; superseded or stale values are excluded. Ranking rows are editorial assessments under the cited methodology version — see the Code Editors category for definitions.