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gedit vs Parchment: catalog facts
gedit	Parchment
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence.
Linux	Linux
Simple, approachable interface Good integration with the GNOME desktop	Minimal, distraction-free design Touch screen support
Fewer advanced features than a full IDE Primarily aimed at Linux and GNOME	Deliberately few features compared with full code editors Font set through system settings rather than in the app
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-3.0-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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