Lite XL Alternatives

Apps similar to Lite XL include Notepad++, which is free and open source. Other options are Visual Studio Code, Sublime Text, VSCodium and Vim. Code Editors like Lite XL are a crowded field, with more than 50 alternatives for Linux, Mac, Windows, Android and the web.

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  1. 1DevTool icon
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    1DevTool saves developers 40+ minutes every day by eliminating the constant switching between Chrome, terminal, AI tools, and notes apps. One workspace. Zero interruptions.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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  2. Editor.do icon
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    Editor.do is an all-in-one online IDE and hosting solution for creating, coding, and deploying static websites quickly. With over 1000 templates and libraries, it's ideal for developers of all levels.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
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  3. Haystack IDE icon
     1 like

    The canvas-based IDE that makes navigation and refactoring 10x faster.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
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  4. CodeBuddy icon
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    CodeBuddy IDE is built to create a symbiotic environment where product, design, development, and deployment flow into one another without friction. By embedding AI deeply into every step—from requirement planning and product design to coding and go-live—it delivers a one-stop...

    51 CodeBuddy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  5. Code icon
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    Code (formerly known as Scratch) is an advanced text editor built for and bundled with elementary OS. A very intuitive interface keeps complex functionality like Vim emulation, Git and terminal integration accessible but out of the way while...

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    • Linux
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  6. Runestone icon
     3 likes

    A performant, lightweight, and simple plain text editor with syntax highlighting, line numbers, search and replace, page guide, and much more.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  7.  2 likes

    A native macOS text editor with syntax highlighting for 50+ languages, Markdown WYSIWYG, JSON/YAML support, regex and Column Mode, custom scripts, batch processing, and optional AI assistance.

    50 notePad++++ alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
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  8. PlainForge icon
     1 like

    PlainForge opens, edits, and saves local files with a focus on privacy, control, and productivity. No ads, no tracking, no login, and no internet permission.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
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  9. VSCodroid icon
     1 like

    VS Code ported to Android — a full IDE on-the-go for developers.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  10.  1 like

    ad (pronounced A.D.) is an attempt at combining a modal editing interface of likes of vi and kakoune with the approach to extensibility of Plan9's Acme. Inside of ad text is something you can execute as well as edit.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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