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CotEditor vs BBEdit: catalog facts
CotEditor	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 interface and fast launch Syntax highlighting for over 60 languages	Grep search and replace across many files Free mode stays usable after the trial with no nag screens
macOS only A text editor rather than a full IDE	macOS only Some features require a paid license or subscription
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
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 September 23, 2026

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