Sublime Text
sublimetext.com
What it is
Sublime Text is a text editor for code, markup, and prose on Linux, macOS, and Windows. Editing includes multi-cursor and column work, macro recording, large-file handling, tab multi-select, split views, Goto Anything, Goto Definition, and context-aware auto-completion. GPU rendering is supported on all three platforms, including resolutions up to 8K. The maker lists native Apple Silicon support and Linux ARM64 builds. Extensions can add plugins, syntax definitions, menus, and snippets, and a documented Python API supports plugin development such as LSP. The download page identifies Sublime Text 4, Build 4215, as the current release. The software can be downloaded and evaluated without an enforced time limit, but continued use requires a license. A Personal license costs $99 as a one-time purchase and includes three years of updates. Business licensing costs $65 per seat per year for the first 10 seats, with lower rates for larger tiers. The maker is based in Woollahra, Sydney, Australia.
Spec sheet
- Product
- Sublime Text is a text editor for code, markup and prose.Read 4 Oct 2026 · sublimetext.com
- Free plan
- NoRead 22 Sep 2026 · sublimetext.com
- Support
- Technical support is directed to the Sublime Text forum, while sales questions can be sent to [email protected].Read 4 Oct 2026 · sublimetext.com
- Headquarters
- Woollahra, Sydney, AustraliaRead 19 Oct 2026 · sublimetext.com
- Architecture support
- The maker lists native Apple Silicon support and Linux ARM64 builds.Read 4 Oct 2026 · sublimetext.com
- Column editing
- YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · sublimetext.com
- Company location
- The maker identifies Sublime HQ Pty Ltd as located in Woollahra, Sydney, Australia.Read 4 Oct 2026 · sublimetext.com
- Current release
- The download page lists Sublime Text 4, Build 4215, as the current version.Read 4 Oct 2026 · sublimetext.com
- Editing and navigation
- Features include tab multi-select, split views, Goto Anything, Goto Definition, and context-aware auto-completion.Read 4 Oct 2026 · sublimetext.com
- Evaluation
- The editor can be downloaded and evaluated for free with no enforced time limit, but a license is required for continued use.Read 4 Oct 2026 · sublimetext.com
- Extension support
- YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · sublimetext.com
- Extensions
- Sublime Text supports packages such as plugins, syntax definitions, menus and snippets, with additional user-created packages available.Read 4 Oct 2026 · sublimetext.com
- Large-file handling
- YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · sublimetext.com
- License terms
- Personal licenses include three years of updates and do not expire, while business subscriptions expire when cancelled.Read 4 Oct 2026 · sublimehq.com
- Macro recording
- YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · sublimetext.com
- Multi-cursor editing
- YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · sublimetext.com
- Plugin API
- The maker documents a Python API for plugins and says it supports plugins such as LSP.Read 4 Oct 2026 · sublimetext.com
- Refunds
- The sales FAQ says refunds are available within 30 days of purchase.Read 4 Oct 2026 · sublimehq.com
- Rendering
- GPU rendering is supported on Linux, Mac and Windows, including resolutions up to 8K.Read 4 Oct 2026 · sublimetext.com
- Security and licensing
- Linux download packages include signature files and signing keys, and the license agreement says the software is licensed rather than sold.Read 4 Oct 2026 · sublimetext.com
- Supported platforms
- Windows,macOS,LinuxRead 22 Sep 2026 · sublimetext.com
Plans and prices
Personal Price not published One-time purchase · Three years of updates · One license key for all the purchaser's computers and operating systems Read 22 Sep 2026 · sublimehq.com
Business: seats 1-10 Price not published 10 seats Read 22 Sep 2026 · sublimehq.com
Business: seats 11-25 Price not published 15 seats in this tier Read 22 Sep 2026 · sublimehq.com
Business: seats 26-50 Price not published 25 seats in this tier Read 22 Sep 2026 · sublimehq.com
Business: seats 51+ Price not published Further seats after seat 50 Read 22 Sep 2026 · sublimehq.com
Business license $65 a year Per seat per year; $65 for the first 10 seats, $60 for seats 11–25, $55 for seats 26–50, and $50 for further seats. Per individual seat · subscription active · businesses must purchase at least as many licenses as users Read 4 Oct 2026 · sublimehq.com
Personal license $99, paid once Once off; includes 3 years of updates. One individual · one key for all computers and operating systems where the holder is the primary user · paid upgrade required for newer versions released 3 or more years after purchase Read 4 Oct 2026 · sublimehq.com
Strong points and limits
Strong points
- Runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows
- Multi-cursor, column editing, and macro recording
- GPU rendering up to 8K
- Python plugin API and package extensions
- Large-file handling and context-aware completion
Limits
- No free plan for continued use
- Personal license includes only three years of updates
- Newer versions may require a paid upgrade
- Business subscriptions expire when cancelled
Who it suits
It suits developers and writers who need a cross-platform editor with navigation, multi-cursor work, package extensions, and large-file handling. Teams can use annual per-seat business subscriptions.
Verdict
Sublime Text offers a focused cross-platform editor with extensive navigation, editing, rendering, and extension support. Choose between the one-time personal license and recurring business seats, noting their different update and expiration terms.
Where Specifiction places it
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