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gedit vs EdiTidE: catalog facts
gedit	EdiTidE
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source; code under the LGPL 2.1 or later.
Linux	Windows, Linux
Simple, approachable interface Good integration with the GNOME desktop	Project browser with regex search across files Embedded Python console and extension support
Fewer advanced features than a full IDE Primarily aimed at Linux and GNOME	Code completion, split view and Vim mode are still beta Needs a display at least 1000 pixels wide
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License: LGPL-2.1-or-later
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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