jEdit
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| Fact | jEdit | Zed |
|---|---|---|
| Column editing | Yes | Yes |
| Extension support | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Macro recording | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-cursor editing | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Windows,Unix/Linux,Mac OS X,VMS,OS/2 | Zed is available for macOS, Linux, and Windows. |
jEdit suits programmers who want a free editor with broad language highlighting, customizable editing, and plugin-based additions. It may also fit users who need multi-cursor or column editing on one of its listed platforms.
Zed suits developers looking for a cross-platform code editor with extensions, Git tools, and editing features such as multi-cursor support. Its collaboration features and Business organization controls may also suit teams.