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BBEdit vs mi: catalog facts
BBEdit	mi
Freemium Free mode after a 30-day trial; full features need a license or Mac App Store…	Free Free to use.
macOS	macOS
Grep search and replace across many files Free mode stays usable after the trial with no nag screens	Free, actively updated with recent security fixes Universal build for Apple Silicon and Intel Macs
macOS only Some features require a paid license or subscription	Website and documentation are in Japanese macOS only
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed 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 October 1, 2026

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