MadEdit vs TextWrangler : Which is Better?

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MadEdit

MadEdit is a cross-platform text/hex editor.

License: Open Source

Categories: Development

Apps available for Windows Linux BSD Xfce Discontinued

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TextWrangler

TextWrangler is an all-purpose text and code editor for Mac OS X, based on the same award-winning technology as BBEdit. Developed by Bare Bones Software

License: Free

Apps available for Mac OS X

MadEdit VS TextWrangler

MadEdit is a lightweight, open-source text editor aimed at users who need a highly customizable tool with support for multiple encodings, while TextWrangler, which is user-friendly and has built-in FTP support, is designed for quick text editing tasks but has been discontinued and lacks some advanced features.

MadEdit

Pros:

  • Lightweight and fast
  • Highly customizable
  • Supports multiple encodings
  • Syntax highlighting for various languages
  • Open-source and free to use

Cons:

  • Limited built-in help and documentation
  • Less support for advanced programming features
  • User interface can be less intuitive for beginners

TextWrangler

Pros:

  • User-friendly interface
  • Integrated FTP/SFTP support
  • Robust AppleScript support
  • Easy-to-use find and replace functionality
  • Good for quick text editing tasks

Cons:

  • No longer actively developed
  • Limited support for programming languages compared to others
  • May not handle very large files efficiently

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