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 and lightweight text editor with strong community support and a wide range of plugins, making it ideal for developers who need flexibility. In contrast, Scribes focuses on user-friendliness with features like an integrated terminal and live preview, making it better suited for collaborative and real-time editing scenarios.