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HBuilderX vs ShiftEdit
Both stand on web development ides. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMacWindows
HBuilderX brings Vue and uni-app editing, extensions and mobile debugging together in a free Standard edition. Check the separate App development plugin and packaging limits if those are central to your workflow.
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ShiftEdit brings web editing, collaboration, remote connections, and development integrations into a browser. Check the connection model, plan allowances, and storage implications of revision history before choosing a tier.
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| HBuilderX | ShiftEdit | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Linux, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Premier (documentation): $6 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 6 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | dcloud.io | shiftedit.net |
| On web development ides | #15 of 44 | #19 of 44 |
HBuilderX: what it does well
- Available on Linux, macOS and Windows.
- Includes Markdown, JSON and multi-cursor editing.
- uni-app targets mobile, web and mini-app platforms.
- AI Chat integrates with several CLI tools.
- Can run projects on connected devices or simulators.
What to know first
- Standard edition excludes the App development plugin.
- Free packaging has undisclosed daily and monthly limits.
- Paid packaging costs 2 yuan per build after quota exhaustion.
ShiftEdit: what it does well
- Runs as an online browser IDE
- Supports FTP, SFTP, cloud drives, and local files
- Real-time collaboration with chat
- Includes Git, GitHub, and Bitbucket options
- Premier includes unlimited projects
What to know first
- FTP and SFTP targets must be publicly accessible
- Premier costs $6 a month
- Revision history stores saved file copies
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