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Mousepad vs PSPad
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
Mousepad focuses on quick text editing, with configurable settings and keybindings. Its Linux scope and listed dependencies are important to consider before choosing it.
Visit Mousepad Free plan Windows
PSPad combines core code and text editing with web tools, macros, extensions and external compiler support at no listed price. Its Windows-only availability and text-only FTP transfer are worth considering before choosing it.
Visit PSPadThe facts
| Mousepad | PSPad | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | PSPad |
| Website | docs.xfce.org | pspad.com |
| On text editors | #36 of 82 | #40 of 82 |
Mousepad: what it does well
- Supports column editing and extensions
- Includes word wrap and automatic indentation settings
- Offers configurable keybindings
- Free for Linux
What to know first
- Linux is the only listed platform
- Shortcuts editor requires Libxfce4ui 4.17.5 or later
- Requires GTK, GLib, and GtkSourceView
PSPad: what it does well
- Freeware for commercial and government purposes
- Syntax highlighting for many languages
- Includes macros and column editing
- Portable ZIP packages can run without installation
- Offers HTML preview and formatting tools
What to know first
- Windows only
- FTP client transfers text files only
- 64-bit installer is experimental
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