Sublime Text
Powerful editor blending code, markup, and prose editing with enhanced features like multi-tab selection, side-by-side definition viewing, and multiple selection tools for swift code navigation.
Cost / License
- Freemium (Pay once)
- Proprietary
Application types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Snapcraft
- Flathub
- Flatpak
Features
Properties
- Lightweight
- Customizable
- Clean design
- Distraction-free
- Support for Themes
Features
- Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
- Package Control
- Syntax Highlighting
- Text editing
- Multiple Cursors
- Auto-Refresh
- Tabbed interface
- No Tracking
- Dark Mode
- Plugin manager
- Simple text editor
Git integration- Font Ligature Support
- Works Offline
- Fullscreen support
- High-dpi support
- Plugin API
- Support for MarkDown
- Configuration Management
- Scriptwriting Assistant
- Git Support
- No registration required
- Full-Text Search
- Autocompletion
- Portable
- Ad-free
- Code Formatting
- Apple Silicon support
- CPU&GPU Rendering
- Memory footprint
- Automatic packaging
- Multi-selection
- Split-screen view
- Minimap
- Auto-saving
- Directory structure
- Code Completion
- Side-by-Side View
Sublime Text News & Activities
Recent News
- POX published news article about Sublime Text
Sublime Text's latest update adds right sidebar, support for TOML & Oh My ZSH, and moreSublime Text version 4200 introduces several changes set to impact daily workflows. Users now have ...
- POX published news article about Sublime Text
Sublime Text 4's latest update brings many improvements and performance enhancementsSublime Text has released build 4186, marking the first update in nearly five months for this widel...
Recent activities
- hamid-khan updated Sublime Text
stoicsoft added Sublime Text as alternative to 1DevTool- shinestmt liked Sublime Text
- Lteak reviewed Sublime Text
Finding SublimeText on AlternativeTo really made my day, yesterday.
I have used the 2006 version of Multi-Edit for Windows (and earlier versions) since before then. Its maker went out business long ago, but until now I hadn't found a competent replacement. SublimeText is it.
What got me here is that I am moving from Windows to Linux, and even there my search for a text editor was unsatisfying. Here, I found SublimeText, and there are versions for both on my new Linux computer and my old...
- Lteak replied to a comment / review on Sublime Text
Mojosoft added Sublime Text as alternative to VibeFront
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What is Sublime Text?
Sublime Text is a sophisticated text editor for code, markup, and prose. You'll love the slick user interface, extraordinary features, and amazing performance.
Effortlessly split panes and navigate between code
With the new Tab Multi-Select functionality, tabs become first-class citizens in the interface. A simple modifier when performing actions will split the interface to show multiple tabs at once. Works with the side bar, tab bar, Goto Anything, and more!
Side-by-side mode for definitions
The Definitions pop-up now supports side-by-side mode via the icon or by holding Ctrl while clicking a link. Goto Definition, Goto Reference, and Goto Symbol in Project also support side-by-side viewing. Explore the full definition, not just a summary in a small pop-up.
View definitions in auto-complete
When an auto-complete word is a symbol with a definition, clicking the Definition link or pressing F12 will open the definition to the right. When focus returns to the original file, the auto-complete window will return to its last state.
Use multiple selections to rename variables quickly
Here, Ctrl+D is used to select the next occurrence of the current word. Ctrl+K, Ctrl+D will skip an occurrence. Once created, each selection allows for full-featured editing.
GPU Rendering Sublime Text can now utilize your GPU on Linux, Mac, and Windows when rendering the interface. This results in a fluid UI all the way up to 8K resolutions, all while using less power than before.
Updated Python API The Sublime Text API has been updated to Python 3.8, while keeping backwards compatibility with packages built for Sublime Text 3. The API has been significantly expanded, adding features that allow plugins like LSP to work better than ever. To learn more, read the revamped documentation.
Sublime Text information
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Proprietary and Freemium product.Pricing
One time purchase (perpetual license) that costs $99 + free version with limited functionality.Rating
Average rating of 4Alternatives
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Comments and Reviews
I have mixed feelings about this editor, unfortunately... I love it and I hate it at the same time.
Why I love this editor:
BUT! I hate this editor too, because of:
Sad, but if the thing will continue to be like it is right now - the editor will die really soon...
Whaaa, never had any encoding issues O_o And I think VSCode is just a bloatware in comparison. It can't be compared to Sublime Text at all. A much better comparsion would be Atom editor.
Good: Dark mode; tabbed; saves drafts automatically. Bad: Most functionality hidden in 'package' system; cannot be used to edit plain text; no way to disable Sublime inserting random spacing; no way to change settings (choice doesn't even work in menu).
Actually, it is a great editor for plain text.
I found that for settings to stick I had to buy a copy. I did, and the program is terrific.
Finding SublimeText on AlternativeTo really made my day, yesterday.
I have used the 2006 version of Multi-Edit for Windows (and earlier versions) since before then. Its maker went out business long ago, but until now I hadn't found a competent replacement. SublimeText is it.
What got me here is that I am moving from Windows to Linux, and even there my search for a text editor was unsatisfying. Here, I found SublimeText, and there are versions for both on my new Linux computer and my old Windows one. It does EVERYTHING I need and is highly customizable. One purchase is good for both installations (and more if need be). Five stars.
https://ohdoylerules.com/workflows/why-i-still-like-sublime-text-in-2025/
My original go to editor. I really like it because it's got a simple UI, fast, extensible and configurable. I did have the licence for Sublime Text 2, but it looks like I need to upgrade it for Text 3.
I have been gravitating towards VSCodium, unfortunately, as the Markdown preview capabilities are a little sluggish. Plus, it's pretty much comparable and open source.
It looks really good and has great features, but sadly it's not open source.
A smooth user experience.