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Free and open source.

 Freemium

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

macOS macOS
  • Real-time collaborative editing
  • Block editing on multiple lines
  • Grep search and replace across many files
  • Free mode stays usable after the trial with no nag screens
  • macOS only
  • Smaller extension ecosystem than mainstream editors
  • macOS only
  • Some features require a paid license or subscription
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
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Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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