BBEdit pricing
BBEdit has a free plan and paid plans. Starting price: $59.99 one-time (individual licence).
Free plan + paidPrices last checked Nov 1, 2026
BBEdit plans and prices
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BBEdit pricing facts
1 of 1 verified- Starting price
- $59.99 one-time (individual licence)
- Checked Nov 1, 2026barebones.com(opens source in a new tab)
- “BBEdit 16 Individual (info) $59.99”
BBEdit alternatives by price
Starting prices from each app's own site, ranked by our alternatives score.
| App | Pricing | Price | Free plan |
|---|---|---|---|
 Nova | Paid | $99 + tax, one year of updates | No |
 Sublime Text | Paid | — | No |
 Visual Studio Code | Free | — | — |
 CotEditor | Open source | — | — |
 TextMate | Open source | — | — |
BBEdit pricing: common questions
Is BBEdit free?
BBEdit has a free plan and paid plans.
How much does BBEdit cost?
Starting price: $59.99 one-time (individual licence), according to barebones.com (checked Nov 1, 2026). Prices can vary by country and billing period.
What are free alternatives to BBEdit?
Free or freemium alternatives include Visual Studio Code, CotEditor and TextMate. Open-source options: Visual Studio Code, CotEditor and TextMate.