About
Brackets is an open-source code editor that runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, and in web browsers. It provides inline editors for working in context, live preview for real-time HTML and CSS changes, and preprocessor support for common front-end workflows.
The project is maintained by the brackets.io community and now points users to Phoenix Code as the next-generation continuation. It is aimed at web developers who want a lightweight editor with extension support, including Git integration, Markdown preview, formatting tools, and validation utilities.
- Inline editors for in-context editing
- Live preview for HTML and CSS changes
- Preprocessor support for front-end workflows
- Windows, macOS, Linux, and browser support
- Extension registry and community add-ons
- Git, Emmet, and Markdown Preview extensions
Free Tier Value
This is an always-free open-source editor with no paid pricing page or concrete usage caps shown, so there is no defensible monthly dollar estimate to assign. The free offering appears to be the full product rather than a limited starter tier, so its practical value is best treated as uncapped and not converted into a monthly price.
What's included in the free tier
Verified
- Access to the open-source Brackets code editor.
- Access to inline editors for focused code editing.
- Access to live preview for real-time browser updates.
- Access to preprocessor support for workflow flexibility.
- Access to popular extensions such as Git, Emmet, and Beautify.
See Brackets pricing for current limits.
Common questions
Is Brackets free forever?
Yes. Brackets is free forever, with no time limit and no usage threshold that forces a paid plan.
What is Brackets's free tier worth?
Brackets's free tier has no dollar cap - it's unlimited, with no usage threshold that forces a paid plan. That maps to an FTV score of 90/100. The FTV score is explained at freetier.co/ftv.
