Atom

A text editor designed for developers.

PaidPopularity: PopularFadingmacOSLinux

checked 21 oct 2026site answerslisted since aug 2024

what it does.

The features its listing names.

  • Find and Replace
  • Autocompletion
  • Plugins and Integrations

from the listing.

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good at

  • Offers real-time code collaboration with Teletype for Atom.
  • Customizable interface with multiple themes and package options.
  • Supports cross-platform editing, making it work on OS X, Windows, or Linux.

6 Atom alternatives.

From its listing, kept where they share its main list.

  1. CodeBlocksFree
  2. WebStormWebStorm, a JetBrains IDE, is a ready-to-use tool for JavaScript and TypeScript development.Paid
  3. IntelliJ IDEAPaid
  4. Jupyter NotebookPaid
  5. Visual Studio CodeVisual Studio Code is an open-source code editor that supports multiple platforms.Free
  6. CodePenAn online editor for HTML, CSS and JavaScript, with live preview.Free

#6 of 11 in Code Editors. Its place by Google reach.

  1. 1Visual Studio CodeVisual Studio Code is an open-source code editor that supports multiple platforms.Free
  2. 2Notepad++A multi-language editor for developers and content creators.Free
  3. 3Jupyter NotebookPaid
  4. 6Atomthis toolA text editor designed for developers.PaidFading

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