jEdit vs TextPad : Which is Better?

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jEdit

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

Categories: Development

Apps available for Mac OS X Windows Linux

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TextPad

TextPad is a text editor for the Windows. Developed by Helios Software Solutions

License: Commercial

Categories: Development

Apps available for Windows

jEdit VS TextPad Feature comparision

Feature jEdit TextPad
Java
Search and replace
Macros
Lightweight
Code formatting
Tabbed interface
Custom Language Definitions
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
Built-in Terminal
Autocompletion
Customizable
Support for Themes
Community based
Package Control
Syntax Highlighting
Live Preview
Integrated FTP client
Better syntax highlighting support
Debian package compatible
FOSS
Spell checking
Command line interface
Automatic Indentation
Terminal-based
Cross-platform
Editable text color schemes
*community curated information: This table may not have the most accurate information. Please suggest changes

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