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Fulgur vs Mousepad
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 APILinuxMac+2
Fulgur offers broad desktop support, substantial editing tools and optional encrypted synchronization without a paid plan. Users should account for the separate Fulgurant setup and Linux key-storage requirement when planning sync use.
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Mousepad focuses on quick text editing, with configurable settings and keybindings. Its Linux scope and listed dependencies are important to consider before choosing it.
Visit MousepadThe facts
| Fulgur | Mousepad | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows | Linux |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | fulgur.app | docs.xfce.org |
| On text editors | #32 of 82 | #36 of 82 |
Fulgur: what it does well
- Free and open source under Apache 2.0
- Multi-cursor, column and large-file editing
- Markdown toolbar with live preview
- End-to-end encrypted file synchronization
- Remote editing over SSH
What to know first
- Linux sync keys require Secret Service
- Synchronization needs Fulgurant
- Active development status may mean ongoing changes
Mousepad: what it does well
- Supports column editing and extensions
- Includes word wrap and automatic indentation settings
- Offers configurable keybindings
- Free for Linux
What to know first
- Linux is the only listed platform
- Shortcuts editor requires Libxfce4ui 4.17.5 or later
- Requires GTK, GLib, and GtkSourceView
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