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CudaTextLite XL
Free

Free of charge, including for business use.

 Free

The open-source application is available without a license fee.

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Fast startup even with many plugins
  • More than 300 syntax lexers
  • Extensible through Lua plugins and themes
  • Configuration through JSON files may take getting used to
  • Many features depend on installing plugins
  • Some Lite plugins need adaptations for Lite XL.
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License not stated License: MIT
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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