CKEditor 5
7.3#3 in rich text editor softwareFrom $160 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitCKEditor 5 vs Redactor
What both publish
| Fact | CKEditor 5 | Redactor |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2003 | 2009 |
| Headquarters | Warsaw, Poland | Espoo, Finland |
| Product | CKEditor 5 is a TypeScript and JavaScript rich-text editing framework for building WYSIWYG editing experiences. | Redactor 5 is an embeddable WYSIWYG editor with structured content, a JavaScript API, full source code, and optional Suites. |
| Security | CKEditor 5 supports Content Security Policy, while its documentation recommends server-side sanitization because the editor is not a full XSS filter. | Redactor includes client-side paste sanitization, URL filtering, and an HTML sanitizer, but the maker advises validating and sanitizing content server-side. |
CKEditor 5 plans
- Essential$160 a month
- Professional$319 a month
- CustomPriced on request
- Free—
Redactor plans
- AI Commands$149, paid once
- Core$399, paid once
- Assistant Suite$699, paid once
- Editorial Suite$699, paid once
- Email Suite$699, paid once
- Complete Bundle$1,499, paid once
Pick CKEditor 5 if…
CKEditor 5 suits developers building rich-text editing into applications and teams that need collaboration or document conversion. It also offers a GPL self-hosted option for users able to meet GPL requirements.
Pick Redactor if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.