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Adobe Dreamweaver vs openElement: catalog facts
Adobe Dreamweaver	openElement
Paid Available through a paid Adobe Creative Cloud subscription.	Free Free to use without limitations.
Windows, macOS	Windows
Code hints for HTML, CSS and other web standards Starter templates for emails, blogs, portfolios and shop pages	Visual drag and drop editing with full control over styles Local web server for testing PHP and databases
Requires a paid Creative Cloud subscription Tied to an Adobe account	Windows only Closed source
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License: Proprietary	License: Freeware
Account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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