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

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