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Neon Vision EditorBBEdit
Free

Free and open source under the Apache 2.0 licence.

 Freemium

Free mode after a 30-day trial; full features need a license or Mac App Store…

macOS, iOS macOS
  • Native Swift app on macOS, iOS, iPadOS and visionOS
  • Handles both code and Markdown
  • Grep search and replace across many files
  • Free mode stays usable after the trial with no nag screens
  • Apple platforms only
  • Smaller project with a young ecosystem compared with established editors
  • macOS only
  • Some features require a paid license or subscription
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License: Apache-2.0 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

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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