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Fulgur vs Pulsar
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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Free plan LinuxMacWindows
Pulsar combines configurable editing, package support, language server features, and Git tools in a free desktop editor. Check the platform requirements, and note the unsigned Windows downloads.
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| Fulgur | Pulsar | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | fulgur.app | pulsar-edit.dev |
| On text editors | #32 of 82 | #28 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
Pulsar: what it does well
- Package manager supports installing or creating packages.
- Language servers provide autocompletion and smart navigation.
- Can open multiple projects in one window.
- Includes Git branch, staging, and conflict tools.
- Free and open source.
What to know first
- Windows binaries are unsigned and may trigger SmartScreen warnings.
- Linux requires glibc 2.31 or later.
- Windows support starts at version 10; macOS at 10.15.
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