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Compare BBEdit and Brackets 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (63.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
BBEdit
Star Rating
(63)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(259)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that BBEdit excels in syntax highlighting with a score of 8.6, while Brackets shines even brighter with a score of 9.1, making it a preferred choice for those who prioritize code readability and clarity.
- Reviewers mention that Brackets offers superior autocompletion features, scoring 8.4 compared to BBEdit's 7.6, which enhances coding efficiency and reduces errors during development.
- G2 users highlight that both products perform well in find and replace functionality, with BBEdit scoring 8.8 and Brackets slightly behind at 8.7, indicating that users can rely on both for effective text manipulation.
- Users on G2 appreciate that Brackets has better cross-platform support, scoring 8.7 compared to BBEdit's 7.1, making it a more versatile option for developers working across different operating systems.
- Reviewers say that BBEdit's extensibility is rated lower at 7.7, while Brackets offers a more robust plugin and integration ecosystem with a score of 8.3, allowing for greater customization and functionality.
- Users report that while both products have collaborative editing features rated equally at 7.3, Brackets is often favored for its real-time collaboration capabilities, which are essential for team projects.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
BBEdit
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BBEdit
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No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.2
52
8.8
240
Ease of Use
9.2
52
9.0
240
Ease of Setup
9.3
16
9.4
32
Ease of Admin
8.9
14
8.5
22
Quality of Support
9.0
32
8.2
155
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
10
8.6
20
Product Direction (% positive)
7.1
49
8.0
230
Features by Category
Coding
8.6
13
9.2
121
7.6
12
8.5
122
8.8
13
8.7
121
8.5
12
8.6
113
Editing
7.3
8
7.3
77
8.7
10
8.2
106
8.5
13
8.3
108
Functionality
7.7
11
8.2
106
7.1
8
8.7
94
7.4
9
8.3
107
8.0
9
8.4
74
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
BBEdit and Brackets are categorized as Text Editor
Unique Categories
BBEdit has no unique categories
Brackets has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
BBEdit
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Brackets
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
17.7%
Marketing and Advertising
14.5%
Computer Software
12.9%
Higher Education
8.1%
Hospital & Health Care
4.8%
Other
41.9%
Computer Software
25.2%
Information Technology and Services
19.7%
Internet
5.9%
Design
5.1%
Marketing and Advertising
4.7%
Other
39.4%
Alternatives
Discussions
BBEdit has no discussions with answers
Hoe to change the dark theme background
1 Comment
GG
You can easily change the themes, by navigating to Extension Managers, click on Themes, and choose the theme of your choice which suits your requirements.Read more
Is there a shortcut or simple way to auto format code within Brackets?
1 Comment
BD
I recommend an installing the extension called Beautify by Drew Hamlet. Then with a quick keyboard shortcut (ctrl+shift+L) it will format your code very...Read more
Brackets has no more discussions with answers
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