Light Table — Text Editor (Open Source)

Light Table is an open-source Text Editor solution from Chris Granger. Compare it against 91 other Text Editor tools on FreeSoftwareX — by features, licensing and price — and request a quote or demo free in 2026.

What is Light Table?

Light Table is open source — its source code is publicly available and free to use, modify and self-host, usually with an active community and no licensing fees. It is categorised under Text Editor and published by Chris Granger. Buyers typically evaluate Light Table when they need a dependable Text Editor option and want to weigh the trade-offs between free, open-source and paid tools before committing.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Light Table free?
Yes. Light Table is open source and free to use, with no purchase cost for the core product.
What are the best Light Table alternatives?
Popular Text Editor alternatives to Light Table include Acme, Alphatk, Atom, BBEdit. See the full list of Text Editor on FreeSoftwareX.
What type of software is Light Table?
Light Table is an open-source Text Editor tool developed by Chris Granger.

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