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Users consistently praise the product for its extensibility and customizability, allowing them to tailor the editor to their specific needs and workflows. Many appreciate the ability to perform a wide range of tasks within a single environment, enhancing productivity. However, a common limitation noted is the steep learning curve, which can be challenging for newcomers.

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Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"The best editor of all time"
What do you like best about GNU Emacs?

- Emacs Keybindings

- Highlight syntax

- Autocompletion

- Plugins

- Spacemacs for long time Vim user. This is the main reason why I switch from Vim to Emacs Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GNU Emacs?

- Keybindings for editor motion

- Hog CPU from time to time

- GUI is not snappy and lag on occasions Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

军朋 .
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Python & Ruby Developer"
What do you like best about GNU Emacs?

Many plugins.

I'd love such as magit, helm, projectile, snippet and engine-mode. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GNU Emacs?

The plugin manager is not good, will be better. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Great text editor"
What do you like best about GNU Emacs?

It's completely customizable and has limitless features. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GNU Emacs?

Learning curve can be steep. Sometimes you need things to work in a hurry without rummaging through tons of config files. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"The old classic"
What do you like best about GNU Emacs?

Simple at first glance, with immense power lying dormant, ready when you need it. Standard inclusion with Linux. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GNU Emacs?

Absolutely daunting for beginners. However, practice makes perfect, and odds are someone in your company can help you with whatever comes up, since emacs is so widely used. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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