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
Qt Creator is a powerful IDE primarily aimed at C++ development, offering advanced features like integrated debugging and a customizable interface. In contrast, jEdit is a lightweight text editor with strong plugin support, making it suitable for quick edits and script writing across various languages.