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GHex vs wxMEdit
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.
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wxMEdit provides text and hex editing, broad encoding support, and language syntax highlighting across three desktop platforms. It is free and open source under GPL-3.0.
Visit wxMEditThe facts
| GHex | wxMEdit | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | gitlab.gnome.org | wxmedit.github.io |
| On hex editors | #15 of 32 | #19 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
wxMEdit: what it does well
- Text, Column, and Hex editing modes.
- Hex mode handles files up to 32GB.
- Regular-expression search and replace.
- Syntax highlighting supports many languages.
- Multiple files can be open in one instance.
What to know first
- Hex-mode file limit is 32GB.
- Support is directed to GitHub Issues.