Xed — Text Editor (Open Source)

Xed is an open-source Text Editor solution from Linux Mint. 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 Xed?

Xed 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 Linux Mint. Buyers typically evaluate Xed when they need a dependable Text Editor option and want to weigh the trade-offs between free, open-source and paid tools before committing.

• Category: Text Editor
• Brand: Linux Mint
• License: Open Source

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