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EditiX 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
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.
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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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| EditiX | 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 | 4 | 1 |
| Maker | EditiX | gedit |
| Website | editix.com | gedit-text-editor.org |
| On text editors | #23 of 82 | #19 of 82 |
EditiX: 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
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