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CotEditor vs BBEdit
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
CotEditor
8.0Plain-text editor for web pages, program source codes and more
BBEdit
8.0Text, code, and markup editor
| Metric | CotEditor | BBEdit |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 2.1K | 574 |
| 90-day Installs | 5.1K | 1.7K |
| 365-day Installs | 14.7K | 6.6K |
| Version | 7.0.2 | 15.5.5 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 7.7K | — |
| GitHub Forks | 477 | — |
| Open Issues | 20 | — |
| License | NOASSERTION | — |
| Language | Swift | — |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1mo ago | — |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Oct 30, 2013 |
Reviews
CotEditor
CotEditor is a sleek, lightweight plain-text editor for macOS, perfect for web developers and coders. It offers syntax highlighting, auto-completion, and integrates with Git, making it a favorite among developers.
CotEditor is a powerful text editor designed for editing web pages, source codes, and other plain-text documents.
Pros
- + Lightweight and fast performance
- + Rich feature set including syntax highlighting and Git integration
- + Regular updates and active maintenance
Cons
- - No built-in code folding
- - Some feature requests are not prioritized
BBEdit
BBEdit is a powerful and mature text editor known for its stability, customization options, and extensive feature set, making it a favorite among developers and writers.
BBEdit is a text, code, and markup editor designed for writing, editing, and managing code and markup languages.
Pros
- + Longevity and maturity provide reliability and extensive support
- + Highly customizable and efficient for power users
- + Strong cross-platform integration, especially on macOS
Cons
- - Paid software may be a barrier for some users
- - Not open-source, limiting customization and community contributions