EmEditor
7.8#8 in text editorsFrom $5 a monthFree planWindows
VisitEmEditor vs Zed
What both publish
| Fact | EmEditor | Zed |
|---|---|---|
| Column editing | Yes | Yes |
| Extension support | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Redmond, Washington, United States | Denver, Colorado, United States |
| Macro recording | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-cursor editing | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Windows 10,Windows 11,Windows Server 2019 or later; legacy support includes Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 | Zed is available for macOS, Linux, and Windows. |
EmEditor plans
- Professional Monthly Subscription$6 a month
- Professional Annual Subscription$60 a year
- Annual Subscription$5 a month
- Monthly Subscription$6 a month
- EmEditor FreeFree
- Professional TrialFree
Zed plans
- PersonalFree
- Pro$10 a month
- Business$30 a month
- Pro Free TrialFree
Pick EmEditor if…
EmEditor may suit Windows users who edit text or CSV files, including users working with very large files or repeatable macro tasks. Its licensing terms distinguish personal home or school installations from organizational use.
Pick Zed if…
Zed suits developers looking for a cross-platform code editor with extensions, Git tools, and editing features such as multi-cursor support. Its collaboration features and Business organization controls may also suit teams.