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
SciTE is a lightweight text editor that excels in speed and simplicity, making it suitable for quick edits and small projects. In contrast, jEdit is a more powerful and customizable editor that offers extensive features and plugins, ideal for developers who need a robust IDE-like environment.