BBEdit is an award-winning, macOS-native text and HTML editor created by Bare Bones Software since 1992. It delivers high-performance text handling, code editing, and file management tools tailored for writers, developers, and web authors. After a 30-day full-feature trial, it continues in “Free Mode” with core editing features at no cost
| Product | License Type | Price (USD) | Details |
| BBEdit | Evaluation | Free (30-day trial) | Full features for 30 days, then continues in free mode with core features |
| Perpetual License | $59.99 | One-time purchase for full features | |
| Mac App Store Subscription | $3.99/month or $39.99/year | Monthly or annual subscription with full features | |
| Upgrade (from previous versions) | $29.99 (for major updates) | Discount for users upgrading from previous major versions |
Powerful text, code, and file management capabilities
High performance with large files and complex operations .
Supports modern macOS features, including Dark Mode, LSP, and shell integration
Flexible purchase options: free core use, one-time licenses, or subscription
macOS exclusive; no Windows or Linux versions
Not as extensible as VS Code or other IDEs with plugin ecosystems .
Perpetual license upgrades apply per major version and can be extra costs for older users .
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