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CudaTextSciTE
Free

Free of charge, including for business use.

 Freemium

Windows and Linux versions are free; the macOS version is commercial.

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Fast startup even with many plugins
  • More than 300 syntax lexers
  • Includes facilities for building and running programs
  • Available for Windows and Linux
  • Configuration through JSON files may take getting used to
  • Many features depend on installing plugins
  • The macOS version is commercial
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License not stated License: HPND
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked October 8, 2026

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