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Xed vs Pluma: catalog facts
Xed	Pluma
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source, part of the MATE desktop.
Linux	Linux
Lightweight and quick to start Works across desktop environments	Small and lightweight Familiar classic Gedit-style interface
Linux only Basic compared with a full code editor or IDE	Linux only Basic compared with programmer-focused editors
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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