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BBEdit vs Espresso: catalog facts
BBEdit	Espresso
Freemium Free mode after a 30-day trial; full features need a license or Mac App Store…	Paid Commercial app; see the website for current pricing.
macOS	macOS
Grep search and replace across many files Free mode stays usable after the trial with no nag screens	Live preview with auto-refresh in Chrome, Firefox and Safari Xray layout inspection for quick style edits
macOS only Some features require a paid license or subscription	macOS only Focused on web projects rather than general programming
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed 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 2, 2026

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