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At a Glance
CodePen
CodePen
Star Rating
(95)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.1% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about CodePen
Sublime Text
Sublime Text
Star Rating
(1,744)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (43.3% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Sublime Text
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Sublime Text excels in syntax highlighting with a score of 9.2, making it a favorite for developers who appreciate clear and visually distinct code. In contrast, CodePen's syntax highlighting received a lower score of 8.8, which some users feel could be improved for better readability.
  • Reviewers mention that Sublime Text's autocompletion feature, rated at 8.5, is robust but not as intuitive as they would like. Meanwhile, CodePen's autocompletion scored lower at 7.6, with users noting that it sometimes fails to suggest relevant completions, which can slow down the coding process.
  • G2 users highlight Sublime Text's superior find and replace functionality, scoring 9.1, which allows for quick and efficient code editing. CodePen, with a score of 8.1, has been reported to have limitations in this area, making it less efficient for larger projects.
  • Users on G2 appreciate Sublime Text's code folding feature, rated at 8.7, which helps in managing large files by collapsing sections of code. CodePen, however, scored lower at 8.1, and some users feel it lacks the same level of functionality for organizing complex code.
  • Reviewers mention that CodePen shines in collaborative editing, scoring 8.6, which is particularly beneficial for teams working on projects together. In contrast, Sublime Text's collaborative features are less developed, with a score of 7.6, leading some users to seek alternative solutions for teamwork.
  • Users report that Sublime Text offers better extensibility with a score of 8.7, allowing for a wide range of plugins and customizations. CodePen, with a score of 8.3, has fewer options for extensions, which some users find limiting for their specific development needs.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
CodePen
No pricing available
Sublime Text
No pricing available
Free Trial
CodePen
No trial information available
Sublime Text
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
68
9.1
1,527
Ease of Use
9.2
68
9.1
1,531
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.8
190
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.7
157
Quality of Support
8.5
48
8.2
1,100
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.8
124
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
66
8.6
1,498
Features by Category
8.1
562
8.6
7,339
Coding
8.8
57
9.2
752
7.6
55
8.5
731
8.1
51
9.1
753
8.1
52
8.7
688
Editing
8.6
53
7.6
536
7.8
53
8.7
669
8.3
51
8.6
685
Functionality
8.3
51
8.7
683
8.1
49
8.9
667
7.5
42
8.5
682
8.3
48
8.4
493
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
CodePen
CodePen
Sublime Text
Sublime Text
CodePen and Sublime Text are categorized as Text Editor
Unique Categories
CodePen
CodePen has no unique categories
Sublime Text
Sublime Text has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
CodePen
CodePen
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
58.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
22.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
19.4%
Sublime Text
Sublime Text
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
43.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
34.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
22.5%
Reviewers' Industry
CodePen
CodePen
Computer Software
38.7%
Information Technology and Services
21.5%
Program Development
7.5%
Marketing and Advertising
6.5%
Design
3.2%
Other
22.6%
Sublime Text
Sublime Text
Computer Software
29.3%
Information Technology and Services
21.2%
Internet
7.9%
Marketing and Advertising
4.0%
Higher Education
2.9%
Other
34.6%
Most Helpful Reviews
CodePen
CodePen
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Aryan K.
AK
Aryan K.
Verified User in Computer Software

One thing I like most about codepen is its interface. Each and every feature is illustrated in such a way that even a newbie can understand what's happening and what all features the software offers.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Betsegaw G.
BG
Betsegaw G.
Verified User in Design

CodePen can be very slow and buggy when running programs written in languages like React. I have personally experienced a very slow response time when running codes like that.

Sublime Text
Sublime Text
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Genesis  R.
GR
Genesis R.
Verified User in Computer Software

Sublimetext is the best text editor I have used, at the time of programming it is my first option. Its interface is friendly so it is easy to use, it has a very good number of keyboard shortcuts that allows me to quickly access any program complement or...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Courtney C.
CC
Courtney C.
Verified User in Computer Software

* Configuration can be a pain (using hand-editing config files) * Projects sometimes re-index continually after every save. A restart usually resolves this. * Sublime 2 -> 3 transition is (was?) confusing.

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Discussions
CodePen
CodePen Discussions
Is CodePen a software?
2 comments
Barun B.
BB
It is Online Code Editor .Read more
Is CodePen good for web development?
2 comments
Barun B.
BB
It seems like you're expressing excitement or agreement.Read more
Is there any way to connect Github account to CodePen and uploads the pen directly?
1 comment
Babita C.
BC
there is no direct integration between GitHub and CodePen that allows you to upload a CodePen directly from GitHub. you can still link your GitHub account to...Read more
Sublime Text
Sublime Text Discussions
Can anyone help me figure out how to run code in sublime text?
5 comments
Kunal G.
KG
There are a few ways to do it- 1. Tools --> Build 2. On Windows, Ctrl + B 3. On OSX, CMD + BRead more
Is Sublime Text an IDE?
4 comments
Aryan G.
AG
Certainly! Please provide the text in the Unknown Language that you would like translated into English.Read more
What is the best way to use plugin in Sublime Text ?
2 comments
IG
Without knowing what plugin you're having an issue with, there's no way for anyone who uses this site to assist you. Your best bet is to refer to the...Read more