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Compare BBEdit and TextPad 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (41.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
BBEdit
Star Rating
(63)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about BBEditTextPad
Star Rating
(143)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (41.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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- Users report that TextPad excels in its "Find and Replace" functionality, scoring 9.4, which reviewers mention is particularly useful for large codebases, allowing for quick and efficient text manipulation.
- Reviewers mention that BBEdit shines in "Syntax Highlighting" with a score of 8.6, providing a more visually appealing and organized coding experience, which users say enhances readability and reduces errors.
- G2 users highlight that TextPad's "Ease of Setup" is a strong point, scoring 9.3, with many users appreciating its straightforward installation process, while BBEdit matches this score but lacks some of the intuitive setup features that TextPad offers.
- Users on G2 report that BBEdit has a slight edge in "Language Support," scoring 8.7 compared to TextPad's 8.2, with reviewers mentioning that BBEdit supports a wider range of programming languages, making it a better choice for diverse coding needs.
- Reviewers mention that TextPad's "Extensibility" is rated at 8.1, which users say allows for a good level of customization through plugins, although BBEdit's extensibility is perceived as less robust, scoring 7.7.
- Users say that both products have comparable "Security" ratings at 8.0, but BBEdit is often noted for its additional security features, which some users feel provide an extra layer of protection for sensitive coding projects.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
BBEdit
No pricing availableTextPad
No pricing availableFree Trial
BBEdit
No trial information availableTextPad
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.2
52
8.9
115
Ease of Use
9.2
52
9.2
115
Ease of Setup
9.3
16
9.4
29
Ease of Admin
8.9
14
8.7
26
Quality of Support
9.0
32
8.3
81
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
10
8.1
19
Product Direction (% positive)
7.1
49
7.9
117
Features by Category
Coding
8.6
13
8.2
31
7.6
12
7.4
30
8.8
13
9.4
31
8.5
12
8.0
28
Editing
7.3
8
8.0
25
8.7
10
8.3
28
8.5
13
8.4
29
Functionality
7.7
11
8.1
26
7.1
8
7.4
27
7.4
9
8.3
27
8.0
9
8.1
24
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
BBEdit and TextPad are categorized as Text Editor
Unique Categories
BBEdit has no unique categories
TextPad has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
BBEdit
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
TextPad
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
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%
Information Technology and Services
20.0%
Computer Software
16.4%
Internet
5.0%
Higher Education
4.3%
Financial Services
4.3%
Other
50.0%
Alternatives
Discussions
BBEdit has no discussions with answers
TextPad has no discussions with answers
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