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At a Glance
BBEdit
BBEdit
Star Rating
(63)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.2% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Sublime Text
Sublime Text
Star Rating
(1,778)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (43.7% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Sublime Text
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that BBEdit excels in its ability to automatically detect and indent code across various programming languages, making it a favorite for users who appreciate seamless text manipulation and file handling. This feature is particularly praised for enhancing productivity in web development tasks.
  • Users say that Sublime Text stands out for its incredible speed and simplicity, with many highlighting its instant opening time and responsiveness even with large files. Features like multiple cursors and the command palette are noted for making editing tasks quick and efficient, which is a significant advantage for developers working on complex projects.
  • Reviewers mention that while BBEdit has a strong focus on text processing and scripting capabilities, it may not have the same level of community engagement or recent updates as Sublime Text, which benefits from a larger user base and more frequent feature enhancements.
  • According to verified reviews, both products receive high marks for ease of use, but BBEdit slightly edges out with its intuitive setup process. Users appreciate how quickly they can get started with BBEdit, which is particularly beneficial for small businesses looking for efficient solutions.
  • Users highlight that Sublime Text's extensibility and plugin support are superior, allowing for a more customizable coding environment. This flexibility is crucial for developers who work with multiple languages and need tailored tools to enhance their workflow.
  • G2 reviewers note that while BBEdit offers excellent support quality, Sublime Text's overall support experience is perceived as less robust. Users have expressed a desire for more comprehensive assistance options, which could be a deciding factor for teams that rely heavily on customer support.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
BBEdit
No pricing available
Sublime Text
No pricing available
Free Trial
BBEdit
No trial information available
Sublime Text
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
52
9.1
1,560
Ease of Use
9.2
52
9.1
1,565
Ease of Setup
9.3
16
8.9
225
Ease of Admin
8.9
14
8.8
162
Quality of Support
9.0
32
8.2
1,130
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
10
8.9
129
Product Direction (% positive)
7.1
49
8.6
1,531
Features by Category
8.0
13
8.7
853
Coding
8.6
13
9.2
781
7.6
12
8.5
758
8.8
13
9.1
780
8.5
12
8.8
709
Editing
7.3
8
7.6
558
8.7
10
8.8
695
8.5
13
8.7
709
Functionality
7.7
11
8.7
708
7.1
8
8.9
690
7.4
9
8.5
708
8.0
9
8.5
511
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
BBEdit
BBEdit
Sublime Text
Sublime Text
BBEdit and Sublime Text are categorized as Text Editor
Unique Categories
BBEdit
BBEdit has no unique categories
Sublime Text
Sublime Text has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
BBEdit
BBEdit
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
53.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
22.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
24.2%
Sublime Text
Sublime Text
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
43.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
33.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
22.4%
Reviewers' Industry
BBEdit
BBEdit
Information Technology and Services
17.7%
Marketing and Advertising
14.5%
Computer Software
12.9%
Higher Education
8.1%
Hospital & Health Care
4.8%
Other
41.9%
Sublime Text
Sublime Text
Computer Software
29.3%
Information Technology and Services
21.3%
Internet
7.8%
Marketing and Advertising
4.1%
Higher Education
2.9%
Other
34.7%
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BBEdit
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Sublime Text
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Discussions
BBEdit
BBEdit Discussions
Monty the Mongoose crying
BBEdit has no discussions with answers
Sublime Text
Sublime Text Discussions
Can anyone help me figure out how to run code in sublime text?
5 Comments
Kunal G.
KG
There are a few ways to do it- 1. Tools --> Build 2. On Windows, Ctrl + B 3. On OSX, CMD + BRead more
Is Sublime Text an IDE?
4 Comments
What is the best way to use plugin in Sublime Text ?
2 Comments
IG
Without knowing what plugin you're having an issue with, there's no way for anyone who uses this site to assist you. Your best bet is to refer to the...Read more