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CodeMirror vs SciTE
Both stand on code editors. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APIWeb
CodeMirror provides a broad set of editing features in a web editor component, with extensions for adding capabilities. Its MIT license permits commercial use, though the project socially expects commercial users to help fund maintenance.
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Free plan LinuxMacWindows
Choose SciTE if you want a free editor with syntax styling and built-in commands for running or compiling source files, particularly for simple configurations. Look elsewhere if you need multiple files visible at once or require a noncommercial Mac version.
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| CodeMirror | SciTE | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | codemirror.net | scintilla.org |
| On code editors | #19 of 45 | #15 of 45 |
CodeMirror: what it does well
- Free, MIT-licensed, and permits commercial use
- Includes syntax highlighting, folding, and autocompletion
- Parser packages cover several programming and markup languages
- Supports screen readers and keyboard-only users
- Offers extension and language server support
What to know first
- The listed platforms are web and API
SciTE: what it does well
- Free plan listed as free
- Can compile or run source files and show command output
- Syntax styling documented for a range of programming and markup languages
- Includes multi-cursor editing, column editing, and macro recording
- Properties files can change settings and add Tools menu applications
What to know first
- The editor displays only one file at a time
- The Linux binary requires GTK 2.24 or later
- The Mac App Store version is commercial
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