GNU Emacs

Open source

An extensible, customizable text editor built around an Emacs Lisp interpreter, available on many platforms.

by GNU ProjectOfficial site ↗Source code ↗

Pricing: free
Free tier: true
License: open-source
Open source: Yes

Editorial review

GNU Emacs has not yet been editorially reviewed. User reviews and published field data below are unaffected — we say so rather than implying an editorial verdict.

Facts & attributes

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Identity · Taxonomy

Documentation(HTTPS URL): https://www.gnu.org/software/emacs/manual/Verification pending
Tags(open-source;cloud-native): emacs-lisp, extensible, free-softwareVerification pending

Platform · Deployment

Delivery model(SaaS;self-hosted;desktop;mobile;embedded;managed-cloud;appliance): desktopVerification pending
Desktop apps(Windows;macOS;Linux): Windows, macOS, LinuxVerification pending

Pricing · Licensing

Free plan(true/false): trueVerification pending
License model(proprietary;open-source;source-available;dual-license): open-sourceVerification pending
Pricing model(free;subscription;usage;seat;asset;transaction;revenue-share;perpetual;custom): freeVerification pending
Source repository(HTTPS URL): https://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/emacs.gitVerification pending
SPDX license IDs(Apache-2.0;MIT): GPL-3.0-or-laterVerification pending

Features · Product · Fit

Core capabilities(authoring;automation;analytics): Extensible editing via the Emacs Lisp interpreter, Built-in package manager, Language Server Protocol support through Eglot, Broad platform support including GNU/Linux, Windows, macOS, and AndroidVerification pending

Api · Integrations · Ecosystem

API available(true/false): trueVerification pending
CLI(true/false): trueVerification pending

Audience · Use · Case

Best for(Neutral editorial summary): Users who want a deeply customizable, scriptable editing environment with a long-established package ecosystem.Verification pending
Primary use cases(build;monitor;automate): Text and code editing, Custom workflows built with Emacs Lisp packagesVerification pending
Skill level(beginner;intermediate;advanced;specialist): advancedVerification pending

Lifecycle · Versioning

Current version(1.12.3): 31.1Verification pending
Maintenance status(active;maintenance;deprecated;EOL;archived): activeVerification pending

Vendor · Maintainer

Founded year(2012): 1985Verification pending
Vendor type(commercial;foundation;community;government;consortium;individual): foundationVerification pending

User reviews

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