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BBEdit vs CudaText
Both stand on editor software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Mac
BBEdit combines text editing, web authoring and development tools, with a continuing free mode and a paid license for advanced features. Check the macOS requirement and platform limitation before selecting it.
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Free plan LinuxMacWindows
CudaText offers a wide set of editing and plugin options at no charge. Check the stated platform requirements if you plan to use Linux Qt builds or Python plugins.
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| BBEdit | CudaText | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Mac | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 5 | 1 |
| Maker | BBEdit | Not published |
| Website | barebones.com | cudatext.github.io |
| On editor software | #9 of 32 | #5 of 32 |
BBEdit: what it does well
- Free Mode continues after the evaluation period.
- Includes multi-file search and replace.
- Provides live HTML and Markdown previews.
- Licensed version integrates Git and Subversion.
- Supports FTP and SFTP text files.
What to know first
- Available only for macOS.
- BBEdit 16 requires macOS 14.0 or later.
- Some advanced features require a paid license.
- Individual license costs 59.99 USD one time.
CudaText: what it does well
- Syntax highlighting for more than 300 languages
- Binary and hex viewer supports unlimited file sizes
- Free to use for business
- Python add-ons can provide plugins and tools
What to know first
- Linux Qt builds require libqt5pas or libqt6pas
- Python is not included in Linux and Unix builds
- macOS users must install Python separately for plugins
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