Reviewed by the Softwares.com Editorial Team · Last updated June 2026 · How we rate
Key facts
- Vendor
- Sublime HQ
- Pricing
- One-time — Free – $99 once
- Free tier
- Yes
- Platforms
- Windows, Mac, Linux
- Best for
- Developers
- Editor rating
- 4.6 / 5
- Founded
- 2008
- Headquarters
- Sydney, Australia
What is Sublime Text?
Sublime Text is a code editors tool from Sublime HQ. Sublime Text is a fast, lightweight code editor with a one-time license.
Sublime Text uses one-time pricing and offers a free tier you can start on without a credit card. Free – $99 once.
It's best suited to developers and runs on Windows, Mac, Linux.
Standout strengths include extremely fast, lightweight, one-time purchase. Worth weighing: smaller ecosystem than vs code, paid license.
Sublime Text pricing
Pros
- Extremely fast
- Lightweight
- One-time purchase
Cons
- Smaller ecosystem than VS Code
- Paid license
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Frequently asked questions
What is Sublime Text?
Sublime Text is a fast, lightweight code editor with a one-time license.
How much does Sublime Text cost?
Sublime Text is one-time-priced. It has a free tier. Paid plans start at $99 once.
Does Sublime Text have a free trial?
Sublime Text offers a free tier rather than a time-limited trial.
What platforms does Sublime Text support?
Sublime Text is available on Windows, Mac, Linux.