UltraEdit
7.5#13 in text editorsLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitUltraEdit vs Visual Studio Code
Visual Studio Code
8.2#3 in text editorsFree planFree planWebLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | UltraEdit | Visual Studio Code |
|---|---|---|
| Column editing | Yes | Yes |
| Extension support | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Large-file handling | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-cursor editing | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Windows,macOS,Linux | web,windows,macos,linux |
UltraEdit plans
- UltraEdit Core — 2 Year Subscription$94.96 a year
- UltraEdit Core — 1 Year Subscription$99.95 a year
- UltraEdit Enterprise — 2 Year Subscription$113.95 a year
- UltraEdit Enterprise — 1 Year Subscription$119.95 a year
- UltraEdit Core 2 Year Subscription—
- UltraEdit Enterprise 1 Year Subscription—
Visual Studio Code plans
- Visual Studio CodeFree
Pick UltraEdit if…
UltraEdit suits users editing very large or varied files across Windows, macOS, and Linux. It also fits teams needing integrations, licensing options, and enterprise support.
Pick Visual Studio Code if…
VS Code suits developers who want a free editor for desktop or browser coding, with built-in tools and a large extension library. It also fits users who want to combine AI agent workflows with direct coding, provided they have a GitHub account to start building with agents.