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BBEdit vs MacVim

A side-by-side look at BBEdit and MacVim. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

BBEdit

BBEdit

Development

BBEdit is a text and code editor for macOS. It is popular for its extensive text processing capabilities, built-in FTP/SFTP client, regex support, and wide range of programming language support. BBEdit is noted for its stability, speed, and features for web designers and developers.

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MacVim

MacVim

Development

MacVim is a free, open source GUI version of the popular Vim text editor for macOS. It has a native macOS look and feel and includes additional features like clipboard support not found in terminal-based Vim.

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