UltraEdit
What UltraEdit is
UltraEdit is a paid text editor for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It opens and edits files larger than 10GB and documents with millions of lines, covering text, data, binary, script, configuration, and source-code formats. Editing includes multi-cursor and column modes, macro recording, and extension support, with more than 500 preconfigured wordfiles. Built-in integrations include FTP, SSH, Telnet, Git, and file or folder comparison. UltraEdit also offers large-file handling, security updates and hotfixes through support and maintenance, and positioning for sensitive-file editing. Core subscriptions include UltraEdit and UltraCompare with updates during the subscription. Enterprise subscriptions add support, maintenance, and enterprise licensing options, plus UltraFTP, UltraFinder, and UltraStudio. Licensing supports personal, multi-user, volume, and concurrent use; personal licenses allow five activations. A seven-day trial is available, and companion products also offer free trials. Core pricing starts at $94.96 a year on a two-year subscription.
Who it suits
UltraEdit suits people editing large, varied, or sensitive files across Windows, macOS, and Linux. Enterprise licensing and deployment options also serve organizations with larger installations.
What it does well
- Edits files over 10GB
- Handles millions of lines
- Includes multi-cursor and column editing
- Built-in FTP, SSH, Telnet, and Git
- Personal licenses allow five activations
What to know first
- No free plan
- Paid subscriptions are required after trial
- Some enterprise tools require Enterprise licensing
- Pricing differs by subscription term and region
Plans
UltraEdit's published prices are being re-checked against the maker's own page.
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| UltraEdit Core — 2 Year Subscription | Billed every 2 years at $189.91 · UltraEdit and UltraCompare · Windows, Mac, and Linux versions · Updates and upgrades during the subscription | Price being re-checked |
| UltraEdit Core — 1 Year Subscription | billed annually · UltraEdit and UltraCompare · Windows, Mac, and Linux versions · Updates and upgrades during the subscription | Price being re-checked |
| UltraEdit Enterprise — 2 Year Subscription | Billed every 2 years at $227.90 · UltraEdit and UltraCompare · Support and maintenance · Enterprise licensing options | Price being re-checked |
| UltraEdit Enterprise — 1 Year Subscription | billed annually · UltraEdit and UltraCompare · Support and maintenance · Enterprise licensing options | Price being re-checked |
| UltraEdit Enterprise 2 Year Subscription | billed every 2 years at ₹24,990.00 | Price being re-checked |
| UltraEdit Enterprise 1 Year Subscription | Shown as INR 12990 per year on our read (localised); USD price not displayed to our checker | Price being re-checked |
| UltraEdit Core 2 Year Subscription | billed every 2 years at ₹20,990.00 | Price being re-checked |
| UltraEdit Core 1 Year Subscription | Shown as INR 10990 per year on our read (localised); USD price not displayed to our checker | Price being re-checked |
As ultraedit.com lists them, read 22 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
UltraEdit combines large-file capability, broad format support, advanced editing, and integrated transfer or version tools. Its subscription and licensing choices cover individual and enterprise deployments, but costs vary by plan.
Facts from UltraEdit's own pages
- Column editing
- Yes · ultraedit.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Company Product Claim
- UltraEdit describes itself as the world's number one text editor · ultraedit.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Core Annual Price
- ₹10,990.00 per year · ultraedit.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Enterprise Annual Price
- ₹12,990.00 per year · ultraedit.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Enterprise Deployment
- Volume deployment kit supports self-managed licensing for 100+ licenses · ultraedit.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Extension support
- Yes · ultraedit.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Supported File Types
- Supports text, data, binary, script, configuration, and source-code files · ultraedit.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- No · ultraedit.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Free Trial
- UltraEdit can be tried for free · ultraedit.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Integrated Tools
- Enterprise includes UltraCompare, UltraFTP, UltraFinder, and UltraStudio · ultraedit.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Built-in Integrations
- Includes FTP, SSH, Telnet, Git integration, and file/folder comparison · ultraedit.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Large-file handling
- Yes · ultraedit.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Large File Limit
- Opens and edits 10GB+ files · ultraedit.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Large File Performance
- Handles gigabyte-sized files and millions of lines smoothly · ultraedit.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Latest Update
- The page says the product was updated in June 2026 · ultraedit.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Macro recording
- Yes · ultraedit.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Multi-cursor editing
- Yes · ultraedit.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Personal Activations
- Personal licenses allow 5 activations · ultraedit.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Refund Policy
- A refund policy is linked in the site footer · ultraedit.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Security Positioning
- Marketed for stronger security standards and sensitive-file editing · ultraedit.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Security Updates
- Support and maintenance include security updates and hotfixes · ultraedit.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Support Channels
- Provides dedicated support, tier 2/3 support, priority support, and forums · ultraedit.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Supported Platforms
- Windows, Mac, and Linux · ultraedit.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Team Licensing
- Offers personal, multi-user, volume, and concurrent licensing · ultraedit.com, 28 Sept 2026
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