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GHex vs GNU hexedit
Both stand on hex editors. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMac
GHex offers focused binary editing with dual hexadecimal and ASCII views, clipboard support, and searchable data. Its free GPL license and large-file support make it suitable for raw-data work on supported systems.
Visit GHex Free plan Linux
GNU hexedit provides file and device inspection alongside byte-level editing and search in a keyboard-driven terminal interface. Its read-only file restriction and in-memory changes before saving are worth noting.
Visit GNU hexeditThe facts
| GHex | GNU hexedit | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac | Linux |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | gitlab.gnome.org | rigaux.org |
| On hex editors | #15 of 32 | #11 of 32 |
GHex: what it does well
- Displays hexadecimal values with ASCII text
- Supports cancellable find and replace
- Handles files larger than 2 GB
- Includes tabs and configurable dark mode
- Licensed under GPLv2 or later
What to know first
- Not a core GNOME application
- The project lists Linux as its supported platform
- No free trial is offered
GNU hexedit: what it does well
- Edits and searches in hexadecimal or ASCII.
- Reads a device piece at a time.
- Supports sector-by-sector display and scrolling.
- Can save copied regions to a file.
- Free and redistributable under the GNU GPL.
What to know first
- Linux platform only.
- Read-only files cannot be edited.
- Large fill operations may trigger a warning.
- Color depends on operating-system support.
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