A native Mac editor for text, CSVs, and data files
Batch barcode generator for Code 128, UPC-A, and Data Matrix with Avery label support
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Based in
US
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Pricing model
Freemium
Free
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
Support for Code 128, UPC-A, EAN-13, Code 39, ITF-14, and Data Matrix barcode symbologies
Avery template support including 5160, 5163, 5164, 5167, and 22806 label formats
Native sequence generator for creating sequential barcodes without Excel
72.0 DPI PostScript vector PDF generation for exact alignment
Excel and CSV spreadsheet import with automatic zero-padding
Support for 4x6 thermal printer labels
4x6 Thermal Label designer for Rolo and Munbyn printers
ZPL to PDF viewer and BarTender web alternative
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
Vector-based PDF rendering using PostScript precision to counteract ink dot gain and ensure barcode readability
Millimeter-accurate Avery template alignment with exact label positioning
Works entirely in browser with no installation or file uploads required
Free with support for enterprise privacy compliance
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