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CotEditorSublime Text
Free

Free and open source.

 Paid

A personal licence is a one-off payment covering three years of updates. The unlimited…

macOS Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Native macOS interface and fast launch
  • Syntax highlighting for over 60 languages
  • Opens instantly and handles very large files without stalling
  • Multiple cursors and goto-anything are still best in class
  • macOS only
  • A text editor rather than a full IDE
  • Paid software, and the evaluation nags on every save
  • Closed source
Downloadable app Downloadable app
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Works offline Works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 21, 2026

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