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Pluma vs Xed: catalog facts
Pluma	Xed
Free Free and open source, part of the MATE desktop.	Free Free and open source.
Linux	Linux
Small and lightweight Familiar classic Gedit-style interface	Lightweight and quick to start Works across desktop environments
Linux only Basic compared with programmer-focused editors	Linux only Basic compared with a full code editor or IDE
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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