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Okteta vs wxMEdit
Both stand on hex 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
Okteta provides file-level byte viewing and editing with multiple numerical and character encodings, customizable views, and structure definitions. It is a free Linux application with installation routes through AppStream, package managers, and Flathub.
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wxMEdit provides text and hex editing, broad encoding support, and language syntax highlighting across three desktop platforms. It is free and open source under GPL-3.0.
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| Okteta | wxMEdit | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | wxmedit.github.io |
| On hex editors | #23 of 32 | #19 of 32 |
Okteta: what it does well
- Supports hexadecimal, decimal, octal, and binary displays
- Undo and redo support editing
- Structures tool uses user-created definitions
- Multiple files can remain open
- Free and open source under GPL licenses
What to know first
- Listed platform is Linux
- Free trial is not offered
wxMEdit: what it does well
- Text, Column, and Hex editing modes.
- Hex mode handles files up to 32GB.
- Regular-expression search and replace.
- Syntax highlighting supports many languages.
- Multiple files can be open in one instance.
What to know first
- Hex-mode file limit is 32GB.
- Support is directed to GitHub Issues.
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