TextMate
by TextMate
What TextMate is
TextMate is a customizable text editor for macOS, developed as open-source software and suited to many programming languages. It supports multiple insertion points, column editing, macro recording, and snippets with placeholders, transformations, and context-sensitive behavior. Its search tools can scan projects, use regular expressions, and preview replacements; results can also jump between matches or extract matched text. TextMate detects Git, Mercurial, Subversion, and Perforce projects and provides actions such as viewing changes and committing files. Users can extend the editor with bundles for languages, markup systems, and workflows, and create custom actions using languages that work with stdin, stdout, and environment variables. Other listed tools include clipboard history, themes, live HTML and Markdown previews, foldable code blocks, and indented soft wrap. The maker lists a free plan at no cost, and a 30-day trial. The download page lists version 2.0.23 for OS X 10.12 (i386 / ARM); current prebuilt binaries work without a license key, though the maker says one could be required later.
Who it suits
TextMate suits macOS users who want a customizable editor for programming, markup, or workflow-specific tasks. Its project search and version-control actions may also suit people working with Git, Mercurial, Subversion, or Perforce projects.
What it does well
- Multiple insertion points and column editing
- Project search supports regular expressions
- Detects four version-control project types
- Customizable with language and workflow bundles
- Live HTML and Markdown previews
What to know first
- Listed download requires OS X 10.12
- Large-file handling is not supported
- A license key may be required in the future
Limits
The free TextMate 2 binary currently works without a license key, but the maker says a key may be needed later. TextMate does not provide large-file handling and supports macOS only.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| TextMate 2 | Current prebuilt binaries work without a license key; maker says they may need one in the future | Free |
| Site license — 30 seats | €750 · 30 seats · prices exclude VAT | On request |
| Site license — 100 seats | €1,500 · 100 seats · prices exclude VAT | On request |
| Site license — 50 seats | €1,000 · 50 seats · prices exclude VAT | On request |
| Site license — unlimited seats | €2,500 · Unlimited seats · prices exclude VAT | On request |
As macromates.com lists them, read 11 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Open the TextMate website
- Download TextMate 2.0.23 or an older release for your OS X version
- Install and launch it on macOS
- Use the current binary without a license key during the available 30-day trial
- Add bundles, snippets, themes, or custom commands for your workflows
Verdict
TextMate combines flexible editing, project search, and version-control actions in a macOS editor. Its current binaries work without a license key, but the maker says that could change.
Questions
Is TextMate free?
The TextMate 2 plan is free, and current prebuilt binaries work without a license key. The pricing information also describes a 30-day trial, while the maker says a license key may be required in the future.
Which platforms does TextMate support?
TextMate supports macOS. The download page lists version 2.0.23 for OS X 10.12 on i386 or ARM, plus older releases for earlier OS X versions.
Is TextMate open source?
The maker describes TextMate 2 as open source. Its source is available on GitHub under GPL 3.
Which version-control systems does it detect?
TextMate detects Git, Mercurial, Subversion, and Perforce projects and provides actions such as viewing changes and committing files.
Can TextMate be customized?
Yes. Bundles support languages, markup systems, and workflows, while snippets, themes, and custom commands provide additional customization.
Are licenses available for organizations?
The site lists site licenses for 30, 50, 100, and unlimited seats, billed at €750, €1,000, €1,500, and €2,500 respectively, with prices excluding VAT. Group and educational discounts are also listed.
Facts from TextMate's own pages
- Column editing
- Yes · macromates.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Commands
- Custom actions can be written in languages that use stdin, stdout, and environment variables, with WebKit and dialog frameworks available for interactions. · macromates.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Company
- The site's copyright identifies MacroMates Ltd.; reseller information lists its address in Limassol, Cyprus. · macromates.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Customization
- Users can customize TextMate with bundles for languages, markup systems, and workflows. · macromates.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Downloads
- The download page lists TextMate 2.0.23 for OS X 10.12 (i386 / ARM), plus older releases for earlier OS X versions. · macromates.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Educational discount
- The license policy lists a 15% educational discount available through the regular purchase form. · macromates.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Extension support
- Yes · macromates.com, 22 Sept 2026
- File search
- Search results let users jump between matches, extract matched text, or preview replacements. · macromates.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Group discounts
- The license policy lists discounts of 20% for 4–9 licenses, 25% for 10–14, and 30% for more than 14. · macromates.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- Limassol, Cyprus · macromates.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- The manual says TextMate detects Git, Mercurial, Subversion, and Perforce projects. · macromates.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Large-file handling
- No · macromates.com, 22 Sept 2026
- License availability
- The shop says license keys are currently unavailable for sale; the site says current prebuilt binaries work without a license key but may require one in the future. · macromates.com, 11 Oct 2026
- License terms
- The maker says current prebuilt binaries work without a license key, though one may be required in the future. · macromates.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Macro recording
- Yes · macromates.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Multi-cursor editing
- Yes · macromates.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Multiple carets
- TextMate lets users make multiple edits at once using multiple insertion points. · macromates.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Open source
- The maker describes TextMate 2.0 as being developed as open source. · macromates.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Open source license
- The maker’s 2012 announcement says TextMate 2 source is available on GitHub under GPL 3. · macromates.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Other features
- The site also lists clipboard history, custom themes, live HTML and Markdown preview, foldable code blocks, and indented soft wrap. · macromates.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Platform requirement
- The download page lists TextMate 2.0.23 for OS X 10.12 (i386 / ARM). · macromates.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Purchase limitation
- The maker says purchase orders are not accepted. · macromates.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Search
- Its search tools support project-wide searches, regular expressions, and replacement previews. · macromates.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Snippets
- Snippets can use placeholders, transformations, and context-sensitive behavior. · macromates.com, 11 Oct 2026
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