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
TextPad is a lightweight text editor primarily for Windows, known for its speed and simplicity, while jEdit is a more robust, cross-platform editor with extensive customization options and advanced features. The choice between them largely depends on the user's need for simplicity versus advanced editing capabilities.