TextEdit vs TextPad : Which is Better?

TextEdit icon

TextEdit

TextEdit is a simple, open source word processor and text editor, first featured in NeXTs NeXTSTEP and OpenStep. Developed by Apple

License: Free

Categories: Development

Apps available for Mac OS X

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TextPad icon

TextPad

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

License: Commercial

Categories: Development

Apps available for Windows

TextEdit VS TextPad Feature comparision

Feature TextEdit TextPad
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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