Software Comparison Matrix
Side-by-side technical evaluation and feature analysis
Metric
EmEditor
UltraEdit
Expert Rating
★ 4.8 / 5.0
★ 4.7 / 5.0
Category
development
development
Current Version
26.4.2
2026.1
License
Open Source (GNU General Public License v3.0 or later)
Proprietary, Commercial (7-day free trial)
OS Support
Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2019 or later (64-bit for current releases)
Windows, macOS, Linux
Pricing Model
Freemium; Professional subscription: $6/month or $60/year for the first year, with discounted annual
Paid; UltraEdit Core starts at $99.95/year, with perpetual licensing options and a 7-day free trial.