Developer Tools · head to head
Fig vs Sublime Text
Fig
Developer Tools
IDE-style autocomplete for your existing terminal
- From
- Free
- Free plan
- Yes
Sublime Text
Technology
A sophisticated text editor for code, markup and prose
- From
- $99/license
- Free plan
- No
The short version
- Only Fig has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Fig shut down on 1 September 2024. Amazon acquired Fig in August 2023 and folded it into Amazon Q Developer, which now carries the terminal autocomplete; Sublime Text personal license requires payment after evaluation period
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Fig and Sublime Text actually diverge.
| Attribute | Fig | Sublime Text |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $99/license |
| Pricing model | freemium | one-time |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web | Windows, Macos, Linux |
| Category | Developer Tools | Technology |
| Founded | 2020 | 2007 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).
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 Fig
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.
Fig
No use cases recorded yet. See the Fig review.
Sublime Text
- Editing code and text files in a fast native desktop editornot Fig
- Working across large files and projects with multi cursor editingnot Fig
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Fig
- Shut down on 1 September 2024. Amazon acquired Fig in August 2023 and folded it into Amazon Q Developer, which now carries the terminal autocomplete
- The standalone desktop app is no longer available or supported
- The completion specs remain open source on GitHub, but the product that consumed them is gone
Sublime Text
- Personal license requires payment after evaluation period
- Business licenses use annual subscription model requiring renewal
- After 3 years of updates on personal license, upgrade required for continued updates
Pricing, plan by plan
Fig
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Fig review.
Sublime Text
$99/license- Personal License$99/one-time
- One license for all computers and operating systems
- 3 years of updates
- Free evaluation available
- Business License - 1-10 seats$65/year
- Per seat annual subscription
- Volume discount for 11-25 seats at $60
- Further discount for 26+ seats
Which should you pick?
Choose Sublime Text if
- You need lightning fast performance.
- You work on Windows, Macos, Linux.
- You also want multiple selections.
Questions people ask
- Is Fig or Sublime Text better?
- Neither clearly leads. Fig starts at Free and Sublime Text at $99/license, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Fig or Sublime Text?
- Fig has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Fig and $99/license for Sublime Text.
- Does Fig or Sublime Text run on more platforms?
- Fig runs on Web. Sublime Text runs on Windows, Macos, Linux.
- Can I use Fig for free?
- Yes. Fig has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Sublime Text starts at $99/license.
- What can Fig do that Sublime Text cannot?
- Sublime Text covers Lightning fast performance, Multiple selections, Command palette, Instant project switch.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Sublime Text: How much does Sublime Text cost?
Sublime Text costs $99 USD as a one-time personal license covering all your computers and operating systems, with 3 years of updates included.
SourceSublime Text: What are the business license pricing tiers?
Business licenses use annual subscription pricing: $65 per seat per year for 1-10 seats, $60 per seat for 11-25 seats, $55 per seat for 26-50 seats, and $50 per seat for 51+ seats.
SourceSublime Text: Can I evaluate Sublime Text for free?
Yes, Sublime Text may be downloaded and evaluated for free, though payment is required to continue using it after evaluation.
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