jmdict vs edict2

Does anybody know the difference between jmdict and edict2?  They both seem to be actively maintained by edrdg.org.  They say edict2 "contains almost all the information in the JMdict file."  What is missing from edict2 that is contained in JMdict aside from the additional languages?  JMdict also seems to have the advantage that it is in xml format so it should be easier to parse.  Should I consider JMdict superior?

Also, are there any other J-E dictionary databases that I might want to consider aside from these?

Thanks