Compare software

BBEdit vs Sublime Text: catalog facts
BBEdit	Sublime Text
Freemium Free mode after a 30-day trial; full features need a license or Mac App Store…	Paid A personal licence is a one-off payment covering three years of updates. The unlimited…
macOS	Windows, macOS, Linux
Grep search and replace across many files Free mode stays usable after the trial with no nag screens	Opens instantly and handles very large files without stalling Multiple cursors and goto-anything are still best in class
macOS only Some features require a paid license or subscription	Paid software, and the evaluation nags on every save Closed source
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 September 21, 2026

Catalog facts only. Anything “not stated” is unconfirmed. Check full listings for details.