jEdit is a free software text editor available under the GNU General Public License version 2.0. It is written in Java and runs on any operating system with Java support, including BSD, Linux, macOS and Windows.
License: Open Source
jEdit is a feature-rich text editor suitable for developers and power users, offering extensive customization, macro support, and plugin capabilities. In contrast, AkelPad is a lightweight and simple text editor ideal for quick edits and basic text manipulation, making it less suitable for complex programming tasks.