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Sublime Text vs BBEdit: catalog facts
Sublime Text	BBEdit
Paid A personal licence is a one-off payment covering three years of updates. The unlimited…	Freemium Free mode after a 30-day trial; full features need a license or Mac App Store…
Windows, macOS, Linux	macOS
Opens instantly and handles very large files without stalling Multiple cursors and goto-anything are still best in class	Grep search and replace across many files Free mode stays usable after the trial with no nag screens
Paid software, and the evaluation nags on every save Closed source	macOS only Some features require a paid license or subscription
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed 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 21, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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