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Lite XLCudaText
Free

The open-source application is available without a license fee.

 Free

Free of charge, including for business use.

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Extensible through Lua plugins and themes
  • Fast startup even with many plugins
  • More than 300 syntax lexers
  • Some Lite plugins need adaptations for Lite XL.
  • Configuration through JSON files may take getting used to
  • Many features depend on installing plugins
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: MIT License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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