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 text editor with extensive plugin support, making it ideal for advanced users and large projects. In contrast, Caret offers a lightweight, modern interface that is easy to use for quick edits, but lacks the extensive features and customizability of jEdit.