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BBEdit vs CotEditor: catalog facts
BBEdit	CotEditor
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 interface and fast launch Syntax highlighting for over 60 languages
macOS only Some features require a paid license or subscription	macOS only A text editor rather than a full IDE
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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