Head-to-head · Rich Text Editor Software
BlockNote vs SunEditor
BlockNote leads on 0 checks, SunEditor on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreBlockNote · 7.4/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresBlockNote · 3 of 3
BlockNote scores higher on our rubric for rich text editor software: 7.4 against 7.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #11 and #13.
BlockNote is the better fit for react teams building block-based documents. SunEditor is the better fit for free WYSIWYG editing with broad media support.
- BlockNote fits best
React teams building block-based documents
- SunEditor fits best
Free WYSIWYG editing with broad media support
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Side by side
| Feature | BlockNote 7.4/10 Visit ↗ | SunEditor 7.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.4 | 7.2 |
| Ranking | #11 in Rich Text Editor Software | #13 in Rich Text Editor Software |
| Best for | React teams building block-based documents | Free WYSIWYG editing with broad media support |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free |
| Starting price | $195/unit/mo | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Self-hosted | Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Docs, Community | Docs |
| Integrations | 7 integrations | 7 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features BlockNote 3/3 · SunEditor 2/3 | ||
| Structured content | ✓ | ✓ |
| Real-time collaboration | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Table editing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Deployment | Self_hosted | Self_hosted |
| Framework support | React, Next.js, vanilla JavaScript, Mantine, Shadcn, Ariakit | HTML, JavaScript, React, Vue, Angular, Svelte, Web Components |
| Media handling | Images, video, audio, and file blocks with configurable file uploads | Images, video, audio, files, iframe embeds, media galleries, and image upload configuration |
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| Our verdict | BlockNote is an open-source, block-based rich text editor for teams embedding structured document editing into web applications. It is particularly suited to React teams building editors with nested content, custom block types,… Read the review → |
SunEditor is a free, open-source WYSIWYG rich text editor for modern web applications. Built with vanilla JavaScript, it supports formatting, fonts, colors, alignment, block styles, structured content, and configurable editing modes… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
BlockNote — where it wins
- Nested blocks, custom schemas, tables, media, and comments
- Real-time collaboration through Yjs providers
- Free Community tier with broad editor and UI capabilities
Where it doesn't
- Commercial use of selected XL packages requires a paid license
- Business pricing starts at $195 per month
- Business covers one application per license
SunEditor — where it wins
- Free, open-source editor with self-hosted deployment
- Advanced tables, media galleries, embeds, and structured content
- Supports React, Vue, Angular, Svelte, and Web Components
Where it doesn't
- Real-time collaboration is not part of the documented feature set
- Self-hosted web deployment requires application-side implementation
- Its extensive options may require careful toolbar configuration
- BlockNote7.4/10 · Free plan
A flexible React editor for structured documents, collaboration, and custom block experiences.
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A free, extensible editor with unusually broad media, table, and content tools.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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