ShiftEdit

Spec sheet

What it does

ShiftEdit is a browser-based integrated development environment for website development.Read 15 Oct 2026 · shiftedit.net

Product

ShiftEdit describes itself as an online IDE for web development that runs in a browser.Read 4 Oct 2026 · shiftedit.net

Integrations

The maker lists a Git client and GitHub and Bitbucket integrations.Read 4 Oct 2026 · shiftedit.net

Privacy

The privacy policy says saved file copies are stored when revision history is enabled, a Premier-only feature disabled by default.Read 4 Oct 2026 · shiftedit.net

Support

The pricing page directs questions to Discord or [email protected].Read 4 Oct 2026 · shiftedit.net

Company

The terms identify ShiftEdit Ltd. as a UK company with an office at 64A Southfields, Letchworth, Herts.Read 4 Oct 2026 · shiftedit.net

Autocomplete

Autocomplete covers HTML, CSS, JavaScript and PHP constructs, with optional WordPress completions.Read 15 Oct 2026 · shiftedit.net

Browser and mobile reach

The Google Workspace listing says it works on Chromebook, desktop, tablet and mobile through the browser.Read 15 Oct 2026 · workspace.google.com

Browser support

The troubleshooting documentation recommends the latest stable Chrome or Firefox.Read 4 Oct 2026 · shiftedit.net

Cloud and hosting

The documentation describes connections and server setup for AWS, DigitalOcean, and Linode.Read 4 Oct 2026 · shiftedit.net

Cloud server provisioning

The server tool can create AWS, DigitalOcean and Linode servers, with AWS instances using T2.nano defaults and sudo access.Read 15 Oct 2026 · shiftedit.net

Collaboration

Users can invite collaborators, chat, and collaborate in real time.Read 4 Oct 2026 · shiftedit.net

Company legal entity

Terms identify ShiftEdit Ltd as a UK company with an office at 64A Southfields, Letchworth, Hertfordshire.Read 15 Oct 2026 · shiftedit.net

Documentation depth

The documentation menu covers sites, servers, file tree, tabs, editor, search, definitions, notes, snippets, Git, autocomplete, SSH, live view, collaboration, revisions, API, themes and troubleshooting.Read 15 Oct 2026 · shiftedit.net

Editing features

The product lists autocomplete, syntax checking, function definitions, live preview, revision history, and file comparison.Read 4 Oct 2026 · shiftedit.net

Editor engine

The editor uses Ace and supports Vim or Emacs key bindings, multiple cursors and code folding.Read 15 Oct 2026 · shiftedit.net

File connections

It can connect to project files over FTP, SFTP, Dropbox, Google Drive, or a local filesystem.Read 4 Oct 2026 · shiftedit.net

Formatting and WYSIWYG

The editor includes Beautify formatting, Emmet shortcuts and a TinyMCE-based WYSIWYG mode.Read 15 Oct 2026 · shiftedit.net

Git client

ShiftEdit can show Git history and create commits when the repository is available through SFTP or FTP turbo mode.Read 15 Oct 2026 · shiftedit.net

Google Workspace listing

The marketplace describes ShiftEdit as an online IDE for PHP, Ruby, HTML, CSS and JavaScript using FTP, SFTP, Dropbox or Google Drive.Read 15 Oct 2026 · workspace.google.com

Limit: advanced features

Spotsaas lists limited advanced features, possible slowness on large projects and a basic user interface as common complaints.Read 15 Oct 2026 · spotsaas.com

Limit: file and connection errors

Google Groups posts report blank pages after edits, missing SFTP folders, FTP listing errors and login problems.Read 15 Oct 2026 · groups.google.com

Limit: mobile usability

A Google Groups user described ShiftEdit as fiddly on a small mobile screen and recommended a hacker keyboard.Read 15 Oct 2026 · groups.google.com

Limit: offline use

Spotsaas advises considering alternatives when offline or desktop IDE capabilities are required.Read 15 Oct 2026 · spotsaas.com

Limit: subscription/login bug

A 2017 user reported an endless “free trial has ended” loop despite being a paying customer.Read 15 Oct 2026 · groups.google.com

Live preview

Live View previews the current file and refreshes after saving; non-HTTPS previews may require loading unsafe scripts.Read 15 Oct 2026 · shiftedit.net

Network requirement

The support page says FTP and SFTP connections go through ShiftEdit’s server, so the target server must be publicly accessible; it also mentions an ajax server type for direct connections.Read 4 Oct 2026 · shiftedit.net

Notable product history

The changelog records Git integration, AWS, DigitalOcean and Linode integrations, hosted development environments, realtime collaboration and extensive mobile-support updates.Read 15 Oct 2026 · shiftedit.net

Operating brand

ShiftCreate’s website lists ShiftEdit as its online IDE product and says the service has more than 600,000 users worldwide.Read 15 Oct 2026 · shiftcreate.com

Password protection

A master password can encrypt stored server passwords, and the documentation says its hash is stored in a cookie.Read 4 Oct 2026 · shiftedit.net

Praise: accessibility

Spotsaas praises the browser-based access, built-in terminal and support for several programming languages.Read 15 Oct 2026 · spotsaas.com

Praise: beginner fit

Spotsaas says the lightweight online IDE and terminal make ShiftEdit suitable for freelancers, small teams and beginners.Read 15 Oct 2026 · spotsaas.com

Privacy practices

The privacy policy says ShiftEdit uses Google Analytics, cookies and sessions, stores supplied contact and server settings, and stores saved-file copies only when revision history is enabled.Read 15 Oct 2026 · shiftedit.net

Public API

Official documentation says sites and revisions are accessible through an API and links to separate API documentation.Read 15 Oct 2026 · shiftedit.net

Rating on Google Workspace Marketplace

4.2 out of 5 from 1,489 ratingsRead 15 Oct 2026 · workspace.google.com

Rating on Spotsaas

No overall user rating; the page says feedback is insufficient and invites the first review.Read 15 Oct 2026 · spotsaas.com

Realtime collaboration

Users can invite collaborators, chat and edit a site together in real time.Read 15 Oct 2026 · shiftedit.net

Remote files

It connects to FTP, SFTP, Dropbox, Google Drive and local filesystems.Read 15 Oct 2026 · shiftedit.net

Revision history

Premier accounts store revisions on save, defaulting to as many as 20 revisions per file.Read 15 Oct 2026 · shiftedit.net

Security details

The support page says the maker’s systems are fully patched and behind a firewall and recommends enabling the master password feature.Read 4 Oct 2026 · shiftedit.net

Security posture

Support states that systems are patched and firewalled, but recommends enabling the master-password feature for additional protection.Read 15 Oct 2026 · shiftedit.net

Security storage

A master password can encrypt stored server passwords, while its hash is kept in a cookie for repeat access on a machine.Read 15 Oct 2026 · shiftedit.net

Site connections

Supported site types include FTP, SFTP, Dropbox, Google Drive, WebDAV, Amazon S3 and PHPMyAdmin links.Read 15 Oct 2026 · shiftedit.net

Support channel

The official site directs users to email and Discord for pricing questions and support.Read 15 Oct 2026 · shiftedit.net

Syntax checking

Live syntax checking is documented for HTML, JavaScript, CSS and PHP.Read 15 Oct 2026 · shiftedit.net

System requirements

Troubleshooting recommends the latest stable Chrome or Firefox and notes that FTP/SFTP connections require publicly accessible servers.Read 15 Oct 2026 · shiftedit.net

Terminal

A terminal tool provides SSH access to development environments or servers, including SSH-key authentication.Read 15 Oct 2026 · shiftedit.net

Turbo FTP mode

Turbo mode uploads a PHP proxy script to reduce FTP latency and requires a public web URL and PHP support.Read 15 Oct 2026 · shiftedit.net

Plans and prices

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Where Specifiction places it

• Web Development IDEs#17 of 448.3