UltraEdit
UltraEdit: A deep, large-file editor for professionals who need automation and remote connectivity. Ranked #11 of 82 in Text Editors by our editors (8.4/10); pricing: 7-day trial; best for professionals handling very large files.
At a glance
- Editor score8.4 / 10
- Pricing7-day trial
- Best forProfessionals handling very large files
- Free planNo
- Paid from$94.96/user/yr
- Multi-cursor editingYes
- Facts checked22 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Handles large files with disk-based file processing
- Combines macros, JavaScript scripting, and advanced search
- Supports Windows, macOS, and Linux with FTP and SSH connectivity
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available
- Starting price is $94.96 per year with annual billing
- Advanced features may exceed the needs of basic text editing
Our verdict on UltraEdit
UltraEdit is a commercial text, code, and hex editor for developers, data professionals, IT teams, system administrators, and power users. Its focus is broad but technically deep: large-file editing, multi-caret and column-based editing, syntax highlighting, macros, JavaScript-based scripting, cross-file search and replace, file comparison, and remote connections are all part of the product’s scope. It runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux, making it a fit for professionals who work across desktop platforms or regularly handle files too large for simpler editors.
Pricing is subscription-based, with a 7-day free trial and no free plan. The lowest listed subscription is UltraEdit Core — 2 Year Subscription at $94.96 per year, followed by UltraEdit Core — 1 Year Subscription at $99.95 per year. The Core plans target solo developers and smaller teams and include UltraEdit plus the listed suite applications. UltraEdit Enterprise — 2 Year Subscription costs $113.95 per year, while UltraEdit Enterprise — 1 Year Subscription costs $119.95 per year; those plans are designed for professionals and larger teams, with the one-year option including enterprise deployment and support features.
The strongest case for UltraEdit is its combination of large-file handling, automation, search, previews, comparison, and connectivity. FTP, SFTP, FTPS, SSH, Telnet, Git, and UltraCompare support extend it beyond local file editing, while HTML and Markdown live previews help with content and code workflows. Multi-selection editing, column mode, macro recording, and scripting add useful depth for repeatable tasks. However, the paid-only model and annual starting price make it less suitable for occasional editing or users seeking a basic free editor. Choose UltraEdit for demanding professional workflows; choose a simpler alternative when large files, automation, and remote access are not central requirements.
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UltraEdit fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $94.96/user/yr |
| Supported platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Multi-cursor editing | Yes |
| Macro recording | Yes |
| Column editing | Yes |
| Large-file handling | Yes |
| Extension support | Yes |
| Free trial | 7 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Compliance & security | SOC 2 |
| Support | Community, Docs · 24/7 |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 6 integrations: FTP, SFTP, FTPS, SSH, Telnet, Git |
| Pricing | 7-day trial (source) |
| Website | ultraedit.com |
| Facts checked | 22 Sep 2026 |
UltraEdit integrations
UltraEdit lists 6 integrations on its own site.
- FTP
- SFTP
- FTPS
- SSH
- Telnet
- Git
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