The best HTML editors for Linux
Linux also has a lot to offer in the area of HTML Editor. You don't necessarily have to rely on the market leader's paid programs to build websites. The best five editors for Linux can be found in this practical tip.
1st place: HTML editor KompoZer
KompoZer is a WYSIWYG editor (What You See Is What You Get). This makes it particularly suitable for beginners. Its interface is very tidy and allows you to start creating websites without much previous experience. If you prefer to change your code manually: With the "Handcoder" plug-in, you can edit the page source text.
- Website: kompozer-web.de
2nd place: Aptana Studio for Linux
Aptana is an editor for professional users who want to use HTML as well as many interfaces via other scripting languages. Aptana Studio is a development environment that already comes with all the important things. It gives you a preview of the written pages and is free of charge. Because of its complexity, however, it is more for experienced developers.
- Website: Aptana.org
3rd place: Bluefish HTML editor
Bluefish is a well-equipped editor for the GTK + graphics environment (GNOME, Xfce and LXDE) and offers you not only HTML and CSS but also the display of C, PHP, Java, Perl, Python and Pascal. Unfortunately, Bluefish cannot be expanded via plugins and does not offer a WYSIWYG editor, which makes it less suitable for beginners. But if you are a developer who works for many different platforms, you will be satisfied with this editor.
- Website: bluefish.openoffice.nl
4th place: Create HTML files with Komodo Edit
Komodo Edit is the small and free brother of Komodo IDE. In addition to HTML and CSS, Komodo Edit also supports Javascript, PHP and some other scripting languages. The disadvantage: Kommodo Edit is only for code writers, because you won't find a visual preview like with Komodo IDE. But you get a good and simple editor for zero price.
- Website: komodoide.com/komodo-edit
5th place: Blue Griffon - WYSIWYG editor for Linux
Just like KompoZer, Blue Griffon is a WYSIWYG editor. Blue Griffon displays your websites exactly like the Firefox browser because it uses the same engine. You can also easily integrate video and audio for HTML5 pages via the graphical user interface. One disadvantage: You can only upgrade Blue Griffon using paid plugins. So if you want more than a WYSIWYG edit and don't want to pay for it, you should take a look at KompoZer or Aptana Studio. Caution during installation: BlueGriffon comes with adware that you should deselect.
- Website: bluegriffon.org
If you are on the road and want to work: this practical tip introduces you to the three best HTML online editors.