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BBEdit vs Chime: catalog facts
BBEdit	Chime
Freemium Free mode after a 30-day trial; full features need a license or Mac App Store…	Free Free and open source.
macOS	macOS
Grep search and replace across many files Free mode stays usable after the trial with no nag screens	Native macOS app, including its extensions Language Server Protocol support
macOS only Some features require a paid license or subscription	macOS only Smaller extension ecosystem than the major editors
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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