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Monaco Editor vs Textastic
Both stand on code editors. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APIWeb
Monaco Editor provides a feature-rich browser editor library with documented integrations and APIs. Developers should account for its mobile limitation, extension compatibility, and deprecated AMD build.
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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
| Monaco Editor | Textastic | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web | 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 | microsoft.github.io | textasticapp.com |
| On code editors | #30 of 45 | #26 of 45 |
Monaco Editor: what it does well
- Free library under the MIT License.
- API supports code and diff editors.
- Language server support is available.
- Accessibility guidance includes keyboard and screen-reader support.
- Integration guidance covers webpack, Parcel, and Vite.
What to know first
- Not supported in mobile browsers or mobile web-app frameworks.
- VS Code extensions do not generally work in browser use.
- AMD support is deprecated and planned for removal.
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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