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GNOME Text Editor vs UltraEdit
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 Linux
GNOME Text Editor provides a focused Linux text-editing experience with syntax highlighting and open-source development. Flathub supplies the current installation route and architecture options.
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Paid LinuxMacWindows
UltraEdit combines large-file capability, broad format support, advanced editing, and integrated transfer or version tools. Its subscription and licensing choices cover individual and enterprise deployments, but costs vary by plan.
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| GNOME Text Editor | UltraEdit | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Price being re-checked |
| Plans published | 1 | 8 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | apps.gnome.org | ultraedit.com |
| On text editors | #39 of 82 | #73 of 82 |
GNOME Text Editor: what it does well
- Free and open source
- Edits text files on Linux
- Syntax highlighting interface
- x86_64 and aarch64 builds listed
- Source code publicly available
What to know first
- Linux only
- Nightly builds may not work as intended
- No free trial is offered
UltraEdit: what it does well
- Edits files over 10GB
- Handles millions of lines
- Includes multi-cursor and column editing
- Built-in FTP, SSH, Telnet, and Git
- Personal licenses allow five activations
What to know first
- No free plan
- Paid subscriptions are required after trial
- Some enterprise tools require Enterprise licensing
- Pricing differs by subscription term and region
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