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Neon Vision EditorCotEditor
Free

Free and open source under the Apache 2.0 licence.

 Free

Free and open source.

macOS, iOS macOS
  • Native Swift app on macOS, iOS, iPadOS and visionOS
  • Handles both code and Markdown
  • Native macOS interface and fast launch
  • Syntax highlighting for over 60 languages
  • Apple platforms only
  • Smaller project with a young ecosystem compared with established editors
  • macOS only
  • A text editor rather than a full IDE
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: Apache-2.0 License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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