Side by side
Fresh vs SciTE
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 LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1
Fresh brings editing, Git review, terminal agents, and remote workspaces into a terminal-oriented environment. It is free and supports Linux, macOS, and Windows, with telemetry and upgrade checks configurable.
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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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| Fresh | SciTE | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | getfresh.dev | scintilla.org |
| On text editors | #17 of 82 | #13 of 82 |
Fresh: what it does well
- Free and open source under GPL-3.0-or-later
- Creates a separate Git worktree for each task
- Runs terminal agents or a user-supplied command
- Supports local, SSH, Kubernetes, and dev-container workspaces
- Includes hunk-level Git review and Markdown-exportable notes
What to know first
- Anonymous telemetry is enabled unless disabled
- No paid tiers or usage limits are stated
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