CotEditor Alternatives

CotEditor is described as 'Syntax Highlighting: Colorize more than 50 pre-installed major languages like HTML, PHP, Python, Ruby or Markdown. You can also create your own settings' and is a Text Editor in the development category. There are more than 100 alternatives to CotEditor for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, BSD and Flathub apps. The best CotEditor alternative is Notepad++, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like CotEditor are Visual Studio Code, Sublime Text, VSCodium and Vim.

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  1. Ganpi icon

    Ganpi

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    Lightweight Text Editor for macOS.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • JP flagJapan
    Document Window
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  2. GNOME Text Editor icon

    GNOME Text Editor

     2 likes

    GNOME Text Editor is a simple text editor focused on a pleasing default experience.

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
    • Flatpak
    • Linux Mobile
    • US flagUnited States
    GNOME Text Editor screenshot 1
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  4. jdTextEdit icon

    jdTextEdit

     1 like

    jdTextEdit is a powerful texteditor with a lot of features.

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Haiku
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    • European Union flagEU
    Mainwindow
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    HTMLPad

    HTML, CSS, JavaScript editor featuring AI-assisted code improvements, HTML validator, spell check, FTP access, snippet library, and multi-browser previews for effective web development.

    https://www.htmlpad.net
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  6. Nota (Maui Applications) icon

    Nota (Maui Applications)

     2 likes

    Nota is a convergent text editor. Nota is easy to use, with a simple interface by default. Nota supports syntax highlighting for various languages, focus mode, annotations, configurable fonts, colors, a integrated side panel and more.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • MX flagMexico
    Nota (Maui Applications) screenshot 1
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  7. Neon Vision Editor icon

    Neon Vision Editor

     2 likes

    A native editor for Markdown, notes, and code across macOS, iPhone, and iPad. Minimal by design. Quick edits, fast file access, no IDE bloat.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
    Neon Vision Editor screenshot 1
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  9. Tincta icon

    Tincta

     12 likes

    Tincta is an elegant one-window text editor that is intuitive to use on personal tasks like writing blog posts, letters or grocery lists. But it also has all functionality you need for professional web design and programming.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
    Tincta screenshot 1
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  10. Dcoder icon

    Dcoder

     8 likes

    Dcoder is a mobile code compiler IDE for android, it lets you code on mobile anytime, anywhere in any programming language.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • IN flagIndia
    Dcoder code on mobile, Drawer
    Dcoder mobile code compiler ide, multiple compiler support
    Dcoder compiler for android, Multiple Themes
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  11. 1DevTool icon

    1DevTool

     2 likes

    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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    1DevTool screenshot 1
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  12. Ynote Classic icon

    Ynote Classic

     8 likes

    Ynote Classic is an easy to use fast and advanced text editor with a tabbed interface and multiview. It has intelligent Syntax Highlighting, Code Folding , Auto Indent and autocompletion. It can highlight any language you like using Regular Expressions.

    157 Ynote Classic alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Ynote Classic screenshot 1
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  13. Liri Text icon

    Liri Text

     1 like

    Material Design text editor.

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Qt
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • IT flagItaly
    • European Union flagEU
    Liri Text screenshot 1
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  14. Batch Text File Editor icon

    Batch Text File Editor

     3 likes

    Batch-Notepad that can replace, insert, delete, copy, and move text in multiple files in bulk! Perform advanced search and replace operations using RegEx substitutions. Supports multi-line replace, wildcards, match selection, case matching, Unicode!.

    55 Batch Text File Editor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • US flagUnited States
    Batch Text File Editor screenshot 1
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  15. Intype icon

    Intype

     32 likes

    Intype is a powerful and intuitive code editor for Windows with lightning fast response. It is easily extensible and customizable, thanks in part to its support for scripting and native plug-ins. It makes development in any programming or scripting language quick and easy.

    91 Intype alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Global
    Main window
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