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CudaTextSlickEdit
Free

Free of charge, including for business use.

 Paid

One-time purchase of $125 for Standard or $299 for Pro, with a free trial.

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Fast startup even with many plugins
  • More than 300 syntax lexers
  • One licence covers Windows, macOS, Linux and Raspberry Pi
  • Opens files up to 2 TB
  • Configuration through JSON files may take getting used to
  • Many features depend on installing plugins
  • Paid software with no free edition beyond the trial
  • Project, debugging and version control features require the more expensive Pro edition
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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