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Joe's Own Editor vs Text Editor Pro
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 LinuxMacWindows
JOE provides a broad set of terminal editing tools across Linux, macOS, and Windows without a paid plan. Its documented omissions matter if you need folding, vertical windows, graphical X support, or integrated debugging.
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Text Editor Pro offers a broad Windows editing and utility set at no cost. Users should note the separate optional packages and license restrictions on modifying, selling, or creating derivative works.
Visit Text Editor ProThe facts
| Joe's Own Editor | Text Editor Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | joe-editor.sourceforge.io | texteditor.pro |
| On text editors | #45 of 82 | #49 of 82 |
Joe's Own Editor: what it does well
- Free under the GNU General Public License
- Syntax highlighting for more than 40 languages
- Unlimited undo and redo
- Keyboard macros and column editing
- Runs Unix commands from within the editor
What to know first
- No background spell checking
- No vertical windows or folding
- No built-in FTP
- No X-Window version or debugger interface
Text Editor Pro: what it does well
- Free to install and use
- Multi-caret, column, and macro editing
- Over 600 customization options
- Large-file handling supported
- JSON, SQL, and XML tools
What to know first
- Windows only
- Some features require separate packages
- License prohibits modification and resale
- Windows Vista is the stated minimum
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