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RJ TextEd vs Vim
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 LinuxWindows
RJ TextEd pairs general code editing with a range of web-development and navigation tools. It is free for commercial use, though Linux support is described as possible through Wine rather than native.
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Vim offers extensive editing and extension capabilities across Linux, macOS, and Windows, with no listed charge. Its learning requirement and lack of WYSIWYG typesetting make it less suited to users seeking a conventional word processor.
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| RJ TextEd | Vim | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Windows | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Vim |
| Website | rj-texted.se | vim.org |
| On code editors | #12 of 45 | #8 of 45 |
RJ TextEd: what it does well
- Free for commercial use.
- Includes HTML preview and validation.
- Supports FTP and SFTP remote files.
- LSP client provides diagnostics and symbol search.
What to know first
- Linux use may require Wine.
- Forum registration requires installing the program and answering a question.
- No free trial is offered.
Vim: what it does well
- Free distribution under a GPL-compatible license
- Supports hundreds of languages and file formats
- Includes persistent, multi-level undo
- Runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows
- Offers plugins and a scripting language
What to know first
- Takes learning to use
- Not a WYSIWYG word processor for typeset documents
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