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Lite XL vs Bluefish: catalog facts
Lite XL	Bluefish
Free The open-source application is available without a license fee.	Free Free and open source under the GNU GPL.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Extensible through Lua plugins and themes	Light on resources, handles 100+ open files Web development extras built in
Some Lite plugins need adaptations for Lite XL.	Traditional desktop interface rather than a modern IDE layout Fewer extensions than larger editors
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	License: GPL
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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