Software Comparison Matrix
Side-by-side technical evaluation and feature analysis
Metric
UltraEdit
BBEdit
Expert Rating
★ 4.7 / 5.0
★ 4.8 / 5.0
Category
development
development
Current Version
2026.1
16.1
License
Proprietary, Commercial (7-day free trial)
Proprietary (Freemium)
OS Support
Windows, macOS, Linux
macOS
Pricing Model
Paid; UltraEdit Core starts at $99.95/year, with perpetual licensing options and a 7-day free trial.
Freemium / Paid Upgrade