EditiX
by EditiX
What EditiX is
EditiX is a free, open-source XML editor and development toolkit for Windows, macOS and Linux. It provides real-time XML assistance and validation, XML comparison, XPath and XQuery support, and XSL-FO transformations. The XSLT editor and debugger supports versions 1.0, 2.0 and 3.0. Schema tooling covers DTD, XML Schema, Relax NG and Schematron, with a visual W3C XML Schema editor. EditiX also edits JSON, JSON Schema, HTML, CSS and SVG. JavaScript extensions, a JavaScript DOM API and custom menus, toolbars and actions support automation. Other functions include CSV and XLSX import, ZIP and archive handling, multi-file search, XPath tools and XML project management. Downloads include binaries and source builds; Java 8 or later is required. The GPL-3.0 edition is free. A commercial license adds closed-source use, modification rights without copyleft terms, priority support and updates. An optional Extension Pack lists seven AI-provider plugins.
Who it suits
EditiX fits developers working with XML, XSLT, schemas and related web formats. It also suits companies needing commercial licensing or workflow customization.
What it does well
- Free GPL-3.0 edition
- Windows, macOS and Linux support
- XSLT 1.0, 2.0 and 3.0 tools
- Visual W3C XML Schema editor
- JavaScript customization options
What to know first
- Java 8 or later is required
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free and open source | GPL-3.0 license · Windows, macOS, and Linux support | Free |
| EditiX | Free and open source · GPL-3.0 | Free |
| Commercial License | Optional · One license per company · Closed-source use and modification permitted · Priority support and updates | On request |
| Extension Pack | Optional · One license per company · Manual with more than 250 screenshots · Manual translations in English, French, Spanish and German · Seven AI provider plugins | On request |
As editix.com lists them, read 22 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit the EditiX website.
- Choose a Windows, macOS or Linux download.
- Install or build from the available binary or source build.
- Use the free edition under GPL-3.0, or select a commercial license if its terms are needed.
Verdict
EditiX offers broad XML and schema tooling at no cost under GPL-3.0. Commercial licensing and optional extensions provide alternatives for organizations with different requirements.
Questions
Is EditiX free?
Yes. The free plan is listed as free and is offered under GPL-3.0.
Which operating systems does EditiX support?
Downloads are available for Windows, macOS and Linux.
What runtime does EditiX require?
The stated runtime requirement is Java 8 or later.
Is EditiX open source?
The free edition is open source under GPL-3.0. A commercial license is available for companies requiring different terms.
What does the commercial license include?
It allows closed-source use and internal or commercial modifications without copyleft requirements, and includes priority support and updates.
What does the Extension Pack add?
It includes plugins for Anthropic, Gemini, OpenAI, Ollama Cloud, DeepSeek, xAI and Mistral AI.
Facts from EditiX's own pages
- AI integrations
- The optional Extension Pack includes plugins for Anthropic, Gemini, OpenAI, Ollama Cloud, DeepSeek, xAI and Mistral AI. · editix.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Automation
- Users can extend EditiX with JavaScript, use its JavaScript DOM API, and create custom menus, toolbars and actions. · editix.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Commercial license terms
- The commercial license allows closed-source use and internal or commercial code modification without copyleft requirements, and includes priority support and updates. · editix.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Data and archives
- EditiX supports CSV and XLSX import, ZIP and archive support, multi-file search and XPath tools, and XML project management. · editix.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Download platforms
- The download page provides Windows, macOS and Linux options, including binaries and source builds. · editix.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Extension support
- Yes · editix.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · editix.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- France · editix.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Large-file handling
- Yes · editix.com, 22 Sept 2026
- License
- The maker states that EditiX is free and open source under GPL-3.0; it offers a commercial license for companies requiring different licensing terms. · editix.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Maker
- The site identifies Alexandre Brillant in France as the maker and lists a French SIRET number. · editix.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Other formats
- The editor also supports JSON and JSON Schema, HTML, CSS and SVG editing. · editix.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Product
- EditiX is a free, open-source XML editor, XSLT editor and XML development toolkit. · editix.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Runtime
- The feature page lists Java 8 or later as the runtime requirement. · editix.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Schemas
- It supports DTD, XML Schema, Relax NG and Schematron, and includes a visual W3C XML Schema editor. · editix.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Support and services
- The maker offers tailored services to customize, optimize and integrate EditiX into a business workflow. · editix.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Supported platforms
- Windows,macOS,Linux · editix.com, 22 Sept 2026
- XML tools
- The product provides XML editing with real-time assistance and validation, XML comparison, XPath and XQuery support, and XSL-FO transformations. · editix.com, 11 Oct 2026
- XSLT
- EditiX includes an XSLT 1.0, 2.0 and 3.0 editor and debugger. · editix.com, 11 Oct 2026
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