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 highly customizable, cross-platform text editor that excels in plugin support and scripting, making it suitable for developers working across different operating systems. In contrast, BBEdit is a powerful text editor designed specifically for Mac users, featuring robust project management and version control integration, but lacks cross-platform support.