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jEdit vs SlickEdit: catalog facts
jEdit	SlickEdit
Free Free and open source under the GPL 2.0.	Paid One-time purchase of $125 for Standard or $299 for Pro, with a free trial.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Hundreds of plugins installable from within the editor Built-in macro language	One licence covers Windows, macOS, Linux and Raspberry Pi Opens files up to 2 TB
Requires a Java runtime Interface looks dated next to newer editors	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: GPL-2.0	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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