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firstobject XML Editor vs Pluma
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
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 Editor Free plan Linux
Pluma provides a broad set of text-editing functions while fitting closely into MATE. Its extension options and regular-expression search add flexibility, but newcomers may need to rely on project channels because user documentation is currently unavailable.
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| firstobject XML Editor | Pluma | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Linux |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Pluma |
| Website | firstobject.com | mate-desktop.org |
| On text editors | #58 of 82 | #62 of 82 |
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
Pluma: what it does well
- Free and open source
- UTF-8 and syntax highlighting
- Multiple documents open together
- Configurable plugin system
- Regular-expression search
What to know first
- No current user documentation
- Linux-focused platform support
- Build requires GTK+ and GtkSourceView versions
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