A native Mac editor for text, CSVs, and data files
Free cloud-based barcode, QR code and shipping label maker
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Pricing model
Freemium
Open source
Pricing
Caxton Free (free forever); Caxton Pro monthly at $9.99 USD, annual at $99.99 USD, or lifetime at $179.99 USD. Team pricing starts at $79 to $99.99 USD per seat per year.
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Key features
Text editing with memory-mapped files for large documents
CSV and TSV table editing with column transforms
Column transformations and data type preservation
CSV validation with structural and data rules
File comparison without copying data
Extract matches and columns to new documents
Local processing with no cloud uploads or telemetry
EAN-13, Code128 and EPC/GID-96 barcode support
QR code generation for URLs, text or EPC data
GST and HSN code support
No account required to use web version
Reusable templates and custom logo/background in desktop app
What makes it different
Opens files directly from disk without importing or uploading, preserving data exactly as stored
Combines text editor, CSV table editor, and log viewer in one native Mac application
Handles multi-gigabyte files with consistent performance and one-millisecond keystroke latency
Preserves leading zeros, long IDs, and data types exactly as stored in the file
All files stay local to your Mac with no cloud processing, telemetry, or vendor lock-in
Completely free with no hidden charges or subscriptions
Cloud-based with no installation required
Available as both web and offline desktop application
Bulk import hundreds or thousands of labels in minutes
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