Software Comparison Matrix
Side-by-side technical evaluation and feature analysis
Metric
Vim
UltraEdit
Expert Rating
★ 4.8 / 5.0
★ 4.7 / 5.0
Category
development
development
Current Version
9.2.1345
2026.1
License
Open Source (GNU General Public License v3.0 or later)
Proprietary, Commercial (7-day free trial)
OS Support
Linux, Windows, macOS, BSD, Unix, MS-DOS, Haiku, OpenVMS and other supported platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Pricing Model
Free (Optional donations encouraged)
Paid; UltraEdit Core starts at $99.95/year, with perpetual licensing options and a 7-day free trial.