CotEditor vs Helix
| CotEditor | Helix | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | macOS | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | macOS | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Multi-cursor editing | Yes | Yes |
| Column editing | Yes | — |
| Large-file handling | Yes | — |
| Extension support | Yes | No |
| Macro recording | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Text Editors, Best Code Editors. On The Geeks Club, Helix scores higher on our published basis.