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EditPad Lite vs firstobject XML Editor
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 Windows
EditPad Lite combines broad text-handling features with free qualifying personal use on Windows. Review the usage terms and license costs if you need commercial access or support.
Visit EditPad Lite Free plan Windows
firstobject XML Editor combines markup editing, large-file handling, validation, and scripting at no listed cost. It remains Windows-focused, and users should note the dated listed release and redistribution condition.
Visit firstobject XML EditorThe facts
| EditPad Lite | firstobject XML Editor | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | EditPad Lite single user license: £24.95, paid once | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 16 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | editpadlite.com | firstobject.com |
| On text editors | #54 of 82 | #58 of 82 |
EditPad Lite: what it does well
- Handles large files and long lines
- Unlimited undo and redo
- Regular-expression search and replace
- Portable from removable media
- Free for qualifying personal use
What to know first
- Windows only
- Free use excludes money-making activity
- Paid prices exclude taxes
- No free trial
firstobject XML Editor: what it does well
- Free for commercial use
- Handles very large markup documents
- Editable tree view and syntax coloring
- FOAL scripting for markup transformations
- Portable standalone executable available
What to know first
- Windows only
- Listed version dates from 23-Apr-2011
- Redistribution outside your institution requires permission
- MSXML is needed for DTD validation
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