BBEdit
BBEdit is a professional HTML and text editor for macOS aimed at writers, web authors, and software developers.
What BBEdit is
BBEdit is a professional HTML and text editor for macOS aimed at writers, web authors, and software developers. Its tools include grep pattern matching, multi-file search and replace, syntax coloring, function navigation, code folding, and text completion. For web authoring, it offers HTML markup tools, standards-based syntax checking, and live previews of HTML and Markdown documents. Licensed users get integrated Git and Subversion support, plus in-app worksheets for conversations with ChatGPT, Claude, and Ollama. Other workflow options include AppleScript, macOS Unix scripting, Automator, Xcode as an external editor, and the Language Server Protocol. It can open and save text files on FTP and SFTP servers. Free Mode continues after the 30-day evaluation period, though some advanced features require a license. The listed BBEdit 16 Individual plan is a one-time purchase at 59.99 USD. BBEdit 16 requires macOS 14.0 or later and supports Intel and Apple silicon Macs. Bare Bones says it offers no Windows or Linux versions.
Good
- Free Mode continues after evaluation
- Includes grep and multi-file search and replace
- Live previews for HTML and Markdown
- Licensed edition integrates Git and Subversion
- Supports FTP and SFTP text files
Watch out
- macOS only; no Windows or Linux versions
- BBEdit 16 requires macOS 14.0 or later
- Some advanced features require a paid license
- No phone or on-site technical support
Who it suits
BBEdit suits macOS writers, web authors, and developers who want text, code, and HTML tools in one editor. Licensed users may also benefit from its version-control integration and advanced workflow options.
Verdict
BBEdit combines text editing, web authoring, and development features for macOS users, with a continuing free mode and licensed tools. The listed individual license costs $59.99, paid once, and BBEdit 16 requires macOS 14.0 or later.
Plans and prices
From BBEdit's own pricing page, checked 22 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free Mode | Free | Permanent core editing features after the evaluation period · No nag screens or unsolicited interruptions |
| BBEdit license | $59.99 a month | Full feature set · Perpetual license for the purchased version · Individual license |
| Mac App Store subscription | — | Full advanced feature set · Annual subscription |
| BBEdit Free Mode | Free | Some advanced features require a paid license · Free forever after the 30-day evaluation period. |
| BBEdit 16 Individual | $59.99, paid once | Individual license · macOS only · One-time purchase; the page does not state a billing schedule. |
The facts
Each one read from BBEdit's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- AI worksheets
- The comparison chart says licensed users can create in-app worksheets to converse with ChatGPT, Claude, and Ollama.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Column editing
- Yeschecked 22 Sep 2026
- Extension support
- Yeschecked 22 Sep 2026
- Large-file handling
- Yeschecked 22 Sep 2026
- Notable limits
- Bare Bones says its software products are available only for macOS and that there are no Windows or Linux versions.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- Bare Bones says BBEdit worksheet queries and responses go directly to the ChatGPT API over HTTPS and are not received or retained by Bare Bones.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Product
- BBEdit is a professional HTML and text editor for macOS aimed at writers, web authors, and software developers.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Remote files
- BBEdit can open and save text files on FTP and SFTP servers and supports third-party file-transfer clients through “Edit in BBEdit” commands.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- Technical support is available by email or contact form; the company says it does not offer telephone or on-site support.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Text and code tools
- Features include grep pattern matching, multi-file search and replace, syntax coloring, function navigation, code folding, and text completion.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Version control
- The licensed feature set includes integrated support for Git and Subversion.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Web authoring
- BBEdit provides HTML markup tools, standards-based syntax checking, and live previews of HTML and Markdown documents.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Workflow integrations
- BBEdit supports AppleScript, macOS Unix scripting, Automator workflows, Xcode as an external editor, and the Language Server Protocol.checked 4 Oct 2026
The company
- Company
- Bare Bones Software, Inc. is a privately held corporation based in North Chelmsford, Massachusetts.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 1993checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- North Chelmsford, Massachusetts, USAchecked 28 Sep 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Yeschecked 22 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Platform requirements
- BBEdit 16 requires macOS 14.0 or later and is a universal app for Intel and Apple silicon Macs.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Supported platforms
- macOSchecked 22 Sep 2026
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