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Bluefish vs gedit
Both stand on text editors. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMacWindows
Bluefish offers a broad set of editing and project tools across desktop platforms at no cost. Users relying on external system tools should account for the official Flatpak’s integration restriction.
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Pick gedit for a free, open-source editor that handles notes, documents, code, and remote files on three desktop platforms. Its plugin architecture and GNOME integration add flexibility for supported workflows. Look elsewhere if you need an editor outside Linux, macOS, or Windows.
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| Bluefish | gedit | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Bluefish | gedit |
| Website | bluefish.openoffice.nl | gedit-text-editor.org |
| On text editors | #15 of 82 | #19 of 82 |
Bluefish: what it does well
- Free and released under the GNU GPL.
- Supports more than 30 markup and programming languages.
- Available for Linux, macOS and Windows.
- Project support restores settings for each project.
- Supports remote files over several protocols.
What to know first
- Official Flatpak blocks integration with some system tools.
- No paid plans are listed.
- Free trial is not offered.
gedit: what it does well
- Free/Libre Open Source software
- Runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows
- Syntax highlighting covers many programming languages
- Regular-expression search and replacement are included
- Plugins add browsing, sorting, bookmarks, and spell-checking
What to know first
- No free trial is offered because the product is free
- Plugins must be distributed under the GPL license
- Some installation routes vary by operating system
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