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EmEditor vs UltraEdit: catalog facts
EmEditorUltraEdit
Freemium

Free edition available; Professional is a paid upgrade with a 90-day money-back guarantee.

Paid

Commercial licence, sold alone or in the All Access bundle.

Windows Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Opens very large files with low memory use
  • Dedicated CSV editing and analysis tools
  • Handles very large files
  • Text, code and hex editing in one program
  • Windows only
  • Some features require the paid Professional edition
  • Paid licence required
  • Proprietary software
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License: Proprietary License: Proprietary
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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