Head-to-head · Rich Text Editor Software
RichTextEditor vs SunEditor
RichTextEditor leads on 0 checks, SunEditor on 1, and 3 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 scoreRichTextEditor · 7.6/10
- Free planonly SunEditor
- Most featuresRichTextEditor · 3 of 3
RichTextEditor scores higher on our rubric for rich text editor software: 7.6 against 7.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #9 and #13.
SunEditor offers free plan; RichTextEditor doesn't.
RichTextEditor is the better fit for enterprises wanting extensive editor capabilities. SunEditor is the better fit for free WYSIWYG editing with broad media support.
- RichTextEditor fits best
Enterprises wanting extensive editor capabilities
- SunEditor fits best
Free WYSIWYG editing with broad media support
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Side by side
| Feature | RichTextEditor 7.6/10 Visit ↗ | SunEditor 7.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.6 | 7.2 |
| Ranking | #9 in Rich Text Editor Software | #13 in Rich Text Editor Software |
| Best for | Enterprises wanting extensive editor capabilities | Free WYSIWYG editing with broad media support |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free |
| Starting price | $129/site one-time | Free plan |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Self-hosted | Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Email, Tickets, Docs | Docs |
| Integrations | 18 integrations | 7 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features RichTextEditor 3/3 · SunEditor 2/3 | ||
| Structured content | ✓ | ✓ |
| Real-time collaboration | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Table editing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Deployment | Self_hosted | Self_hosted |
| Framework support | JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Vue, Angular, Svelte, Blazor, ASP.NET Core, ASP.NET MVC, ASP.NET Web Forms, PHP, Classic ASP | HTML, JavaScript, React, Vue, Angular, Svelte, Web Components |
| Media handling | Images, video, audio, file uploads, YouTube and Vimeo embeds | Images, video, audio, files, iframe embeds, media galleries, and image upload configuration |
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| Our verdict | RichTextEditor is a browser-based WYSIWYG editor for websites, content management systems, knowledge bases, e-learning platforms, email builders, and business applications. Its feature set covers configurable toolbars, structured JSON,… 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
RichTextEditor — where it wins
- Supports JSON, HTML, and Markdown conversion
- Includes collaboration, comments, track changes, and revision history
- Connects with major frameworks, storage services, and AI providers
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available
- AI, optional hosting, and future updates can add separate costs
- Advanced licensing reaches $3,999 for source code
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
- RichTextEditor7.6/10 · Paid
A broad, mature editor for enterprises needing structured content and collaboration.
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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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