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At a Glance
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
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Textmate
Textmate
Star Rating
(27)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (52.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Textmate
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Sublime Text excels in its autocompletion feature, scoring 8.5, while Textmate shines even brighter with a score of 9.1, making it a preferred choice for those who prioritize efficient coding assistance.
  • Reviewers mention that Textmate offers superior collaborative editing capabilities, achieving a score of 8.5 compared to Sublime Text's 7.6, which is crucial for teams working on shared projects.
  • G2 users highlight that Sublime Text's cross-platform support is rated at 8.9, making it a versatile option for developers working across different operating systems, whereas Textmate's score of 7.6 indicates limitations in this area.
  • Users on G2 report that Textmate's language support is impressive, with a score of 9.3, which is particularly beneficial for developers working with multiple programming languages, while Sublime Text scores 8.7.
  • Reviewers mention that Sublime Text's syntax highlighting feature is highly rated at 9.2, providing a clear advantage for readability, although Textmate is close behind with a score of 9.3.
  • Users say that Textmate's security features are robust, scoring 9.1, which is a significant consideration for developers handling sensitive data, while Sublime Text's score of 8.4 suggests it may not be as strong in this area.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Sublime Text
No pricing available
Textmate
No pricing available
Free Trial
Sublime Text
No trial information available
Textmate
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
1,527
9.2
19
Ease of Use
9.1
1,531
9.3
20
Ease of Setup
8.8
190
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.7
157
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.2
1,100
8.6
15
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
124
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
1,498
9.4
20
Features by Category
8.6
7,339
8.9
182
Coding
9.2
752
9.3
17
8.5
731
9.1
17
9.1
753
9.2
19
8.7
688
9.2
16
Editing
7.6
536
8.5
14
8.7
669
9.3
17
8.6
685
8.9
18
Functionality
8.7
683
8.7
17
8.9
667
7.6
17
8.5
682
8.8
17
8.4
493
9.1
13
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Sublime Text
Sublime Text
Textmate
Textmate
Sublime Text and Textmate are categorized as Text Editor
Unique Categories
Sublime Text
Sublime Text has no unique categories
Textmate
Textmate has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Sublime Text
Sublime Text
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
43.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
34.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
22.5%
Textmate
Textmate
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
52.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
28.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
20.0%
Reviewers' Industry
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%
Textmate
Textmate
Computer Software
56.0%
Information Technology and Services
8.0%
Staffing and Recruiting
4.0%
Medical Devices
4.0%
Insurance
4.0%
Other
24.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
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.

Textmate
Textmate
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Computer Software

It supports multiple languages, the formatting is very helpful with writing and debugging code

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Hospital & Health Care
GH
Verified User in Hospital & Health Care

I don’t like some of the features. Sometimes it takes a while to get a response.

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Discussions
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
Textmate
Textmate Discussions
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