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At a Glance
Bluefish
Bluefish
Star Rating
(51)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (68.8% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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TextPad
TextPad
Star Rating
(143)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (41.0% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about TextPad
AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that TextPad excels in its "Find and Replace" functionality, scoring a remarkable 9.4, which reviewers mention makes it incredibly efficient for large codebases. In contrast, Bluefish, while still strong at 9.1, does not quite match this level of performance.
  • Reviewers mention that Bluefish shines in "Syntax Highlighting" with a score of 9.0, providing a more visually appealing coding experience compared to TextPad's 8.2. Users on G2 appreciate the clarity it brings to complex code structures.
  • G2 users highlight that Bluefish offers superior "Autocompletion" features, scoring 8.8, which helps streamline coding tasks. TextPad, with a score of 7.3, is seen as less efficient in this area, leading to more manual coding efforts.
  • Users say that TextPad's "Ease of Setup" is a standout feature, scoring 9.3, making it a preferred choice for those who want a quick start. In contrast, Bluefish's score of 8.1 indicates a more complex setup process that some users find cumbersome.
  • Reviewers mention that Bluefish's "Cross-platform support" is a significant advantage, scoring 9.3, allowing users to work seamlessly across different operating systems. TextPad, with a score of 7.3, does not offer the same level of flexibility, which can be a drawback for users who switch environments frequently.
  • Users on G2 report that both products have similar "Quality of Support" ratings at 8.3, but reviewers mention that TextPad's support is often more responsive, which can be crucial for users needing timely assistance.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Bluefish
No pricing available
TextPad
No pricing available
Free Trial
Bluefish
No trial information available
TextPad
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.2
42
8.9
115
Ease of Use
8.5
42
9.2
115
Ease of Setup
8.3
9
9.4
29
Ease of Admin
7.8
6
8.7
26
Quality of Support
8.2
42
8.3
81
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.1
8
8.1
19
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
43
7.9
117
Features by Category
Coding
8.9
16
8.2
31
8.8
15
7.4
30
9.1
16
9.4
31
8.8
16
8.0
28
Editing
8.3
16
8.0
25
9.0
14
8.3
28
9.6
16
8.4
29
Functionality
8.8
16
8.1
26
9.3
12
7.4
27
8.7
15
8.3
27
8.0
5
8.1
24
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Platform Additional Functionalities
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Agentic AI - Web Design
Not enough data
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Bluefish
Bluefish
TextPad
TextPad
Bluefish and TextPad are categorized as Text Editor
Unique Categories
Bluefish
Bluefish is categorized as Web Design
TextPad
TextPad has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Bluefish
Bluefish
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
68.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
25.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
6.3%
TextPad
TextPad
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
41.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
25.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
33.8%
Reviewers' Industry
Bluefish
Bluefish
Design
20.8%
Information Technology and Services
10.4%
Computer Software
10.4%
Marketing and Advertising
6.3%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
4.2%
Other
47.9%
TextPad
TextPad
Information Technology and Services
20.0%
Computer Software
16.4%
Internet
5.0%
Higher Education
4.3%
Financial Services
4.3%
Other
50.0%
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Discussions
Bluefish
Bluefish Discussions
Is Bluefish a good IDE?
1 Comment
Ruel L.
RL
Yes I love bluefishRead more
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TextPad
TextPad Discussions
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