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At a Glance
PureBasic
PureBasic
Star Rating
(10)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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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 PureBasic excels in ease of use with a score of 9.7, making it particularly friendly for beginners, while Sublime Text, although still user-friendly, has a slightly lower score of 9.1.
  • Reviewers mention that Sublime Text shines in syntax highlighting with a score of 9.2, providing a more visually appealing coding experience compared to PureBasic's score of 8.0.
  • G2 users highlight that PureBasic offers strong collaborative editing features with a score of 9.0, which is significantly better than Sublime Text's score of 7.6, indicating a more robust environment for team projects.
  • Users on G2 report that Sublime Text has superior find and replace functionality, scoring 9.1, which is a notable advantage over PureBasic's score of 8.3, making it easier to manage large codebases.
  • Reviewers mention that PureBasic's extensibility is rated at 8.7, allowing for a good level of customization, while Sublime Text's plugins and integrations score slightly higher at 8.5, indicating a broader range of available enhancements.
  • Users say that while both products have solid cross-platform support, PureBasic's score of 8.9 suggests a more seamless experience across different operating systems compared to Sublime Text.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
PureBasic
No pricing available
Sublime Text
No pricing available
Free Trial
PureBasic
No trial information available
Sublime Text
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
6
9.1
1,527
Ease of Use
9.7
6
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
8.3
6
8.2
1,100
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.8
124
Product Direction (% positive)
6.7
7
8.6
1,498
Features by Category
8.3
25
8.6
7,339
Coding
8.0
5
9.2
752
Not enough data
8.5
731
8.3
5
9.1
753
Not enough data
8.7
688
Editing
9.0
5
7.6
536
Not enough data
8.7
669
8.3
5
8.6
685
Functionality
Not enough data
8.7
683
Not enough data
8.9
667
8.0
5
8.5
682
Not enough data
8.4
493
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
PureBasic
PureBasic
Sublime Text
Sublime Text
PureBasic and Sublime Text are categorized as Text Editor
Unique Categories
PureBasic
PureBasic has no unique categories
Sublime Text
Sublime Text has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
PureBasic
PureBasic
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
50.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
37.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
12.5%
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
PureBasic
PureBasic
Design
25.0%
Computer Software
25.0%
Professional Training & Coaching
12.5%
Internet
12.5%
Information Technology and Services
12.5%
Other
12.5%
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
PureBasic
PureBasic
Most Helpful Favorable Review
David T.
DT
David T.
Verified User in Computer Software

Some of PureBasic's best features are that it is cross-platform ( Windows, Linux and Macintosh ), easily extended by creating libraries, the compiler is fast and creates highly optimized executables with small footprints. I also find that the user...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Bryan F.
BF
Bryan F.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

The graphical interface builder that comes with the IDE leaves a lot to be desired. There are free third party GUI editing tools that work much better than PureBasic's built in one. Overall, if your software solution needs a GUI, you're better using...

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
PureBasic
PureBasic Discussions
How fast is PureBasic's compilation speed?
1 comment
Paul V.
PV
Under a second on an i9 with a 20,000 line source code.Read more
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PureBasic has no more discussions with answers
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