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 lightweight text editor ideal for quick edits and basic programming tasks, while Eclipse is a powerful integrated development environment (IDE) tailored for complex software development projects. While jEdit excels in simplicity and customization, Eclipse offers advanced features like integrated debugging and project management.