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Bitbucket vs Sublime Text

Bitbucket logo

Bitbucket

Software

Git code management for professional teams

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Sublime Text logo

Sublime Text

Software

A sophisticated text editor for code, markup and prose

From
$99/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Bitbucket has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Bitbucket limited build minutes compared to GitHub Actions - free tier capped at 50 minutes/month vs unlimited on GitHub; Sublime Text a personal licence is $99 as a one off purchase but includes only 3 years of updates, after which a paid upgrade is required to keep receiving them

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Bitbucket and Sublime Text actually diverge.

Attributes where Bitbucket and Sublime Text differ
AttributeBitbucketSublime Text
Starting priceFree$99/one-time
Pricing modelUnknownone-time
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Data CenterWindows, Macos, Linux
Founded20082007

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Bitbucket

Nothing recorded that Sublime Text does not also cover.

Only in Sublime Text

  • Lightning fast performance
  • Multiple selections
  • Command palette
  • Instant project switch
  • Plugin ecosystem
  • Customizable UI
  • Advanced search and replace
  • Split editing

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Bitbucket

  • Hosting Git repositories for a software teamnot Sublime Text
  • Running CI and deployments with Bitbucket Pipelinesnot Sublime Text
  • Code review with branch permissions and access controlsnot Sublime Text
  • Linking commits to Jira issues and updating their status automaticallynot Sublime Text
  • Security scanning through Snyk and partner integrationsnot Sublime Text

Sublime Text

  • Editing code and text files in a fast native desktop editornot Bitbucket
  • Working across large files and projects with multi cursor editingnot Bitbucket

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Bitbucket

  • Limited build minutes compared to GitHub Actions - free tier capped at 50 minutes/month vs unlimited on GitHub
  • Reliability issues with frequent outages reported by users
  • No native way to execute Bitbucket Pipeline YAML files locally for testing
  • Smaller ecosystem and community compared to GitHub

Sublime Text

  • A personal licence is $99 as a one off purchase but includes only 3 years of updates, after which a paid upgrade is required to keep receiving them
  • Business use is a separate annual subscription rather than a perpetual licence, starting at $65 per seat per year
  • The distinction means the same editor is perpetual for an individual and subscription for a company

Pricing, plan by plan

Bitbucket

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Up to 5 users
    • Unlimited repositories
    • 1 GB storage
  • Standard$3.65/month
    • 2,500 pooled build minutes
    • All Bitbucket features
  • Premium$7.25/month
    • 3,500 build minutes
    • Merge checks
    • IP allowlisting

Sublime Text

$99/one-time
  • Personal License$99/one-time
    • 3 years of updates
    • All current features
    • Cross-platform license

Which should you pick?

Choose Bitbucket if

  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Data Center.
Bitbucket review

Choose Sublime Text if

  • You need lightning fast performance.
  • You work on Windows, Macos, Linux.
  • You also want multiple selections.
Sublime Text review

Questions people ask

Is Bitbucket or Sublime Text better?
Neither clearly leads. Bitbucket starts at Free and Sublime Text at $99/one-time, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Bitbucket or Sublime Text?
Bitbucket has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Bitbucket and $99/one-time for Sublime Text.
Does Bitbucket or Sublime Text run on more platforms?
Bitbucket runs on Web, Data Center. Sublime Text runs on Windows, Macos, Linux.
Can I use Bitbucket for free?
Yes. Bitbucket has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Sublime Text starts at $99/one-time.
What is Bitbucket best used for?
Bitbucket is most often used for hosting git repositories for a software team, running ci and deployments with bitbucket pipelines, code review with branch permissions and access controls, linking commits to jira issues and updating their status automatically. Of those, hosting git repositories for a software team and running ci and deployments with bitbucket pipelines are not what Sublime Text is typically brought in for.
What can Bitbucket do that Sublime Text cannot?
Sublime Text covers Lightning fast performance, Multiple selections, Command palette, Instant project switch.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Bitbucket: Does Bitbucket offer a free tier?

Yes. The Free plan supports up to 5 users with 1 GB of file storage for LFS, 50 build minutes per month, and unlimited public and private repositories. The plan can be upgraded anytime.

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Bitbucket: Can I self-host Bitbucket?

Yes. Bitbucket Data Center is available for self-hosted deployments starting at $2,300 per year. It provides teams with complete control of their environments and disaster recovery capabilities.

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Bitbucket: How many build minutes do I get with Bitbucket Pipelines?

Free plan includes 50 build minutes per month. Standard plan ($3.65/user/month) includes 2,500 pooled build minutes. Premium plan ($7.25/user/month) includes 3,500 build minutes. Additional minutes can be purchased in $10 packs for 1,000 minutes.

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Bitbucket: Does Bitbucket integrate with Jira?

Yes. Bitbucket integrates natively with Jira, allowing you to track associated builds and deployments to Jira work items. It also integrates with Slack, Compass, and VS Code.

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