Side by side
Micro vs Textastic
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
Micro offers terminal editing with multiple cursors, plugins, language-server support, and broad configuration options. Its clipboard requirements on Linux and lack of Vi-style keybindings are worth considering.
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Textastic combines broad syntax support with remote file and terminal connections on iOS. Check the platform differences and separate Mac purchase before choosing a plan.
Visit TextasticThe facts
| Micro | Textastic | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | iPhone, Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Textastic Pro (Yearly): $19.99 a year |
| Plans published | 1 | 7 |
| Maker | Not published | Textastic |
| Website | micro-editor.github.io | textasticapp.com |
| On text editors | #29 of 82 | #33 of 82 |
Micro: what it does well
- Single static binary has no dependencies.
- Syntax highlighting covers over 130 languages.
- Lua plugin system includes plugin management.
- Supports language servers and remote development.
What to know first
- No Vim emulation or Vi keybindings.
- Linux desktop clipboard access requires an external tool.
- Mingw and Cygwin are not officially supported.
Textastic: what it does well
- Syntax highlighting for over 80 languages
- Supports SFTP, FTPS, FTP, and SSH
- Includes regex search and replace
- Built-in WebDAV file transfer
- Supports TextMate and Sublime syntax definitions
What to know first
- macOS lacks remote connections and SSH terminal
- Mac purchase is separate from iOS app
- Unencrypted FTP is not encrypted
- Support emails are retained indefinitely
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