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ShiftEdit
What it is
ShiftEdit is a browser-based online IDE for web development. It can connect to project files through FTP, SFTP, Dropbox, Google Drive, or a local filesystem. Editing tools include autocomplete, syntax checking, function definitions, live preview, revision history, and file comparison. Users can invite collaborators, chat, and work together in real time. The maker lists a Git client and integrations for GitHub and Bitbucket; its documentation also covers server connections and setup for AWS, DigitalOcean, and Linode. ShiftEdit offers a free plan and paid plans. Premier costs $6 a month and includes unlimited projects; a yearly option has a 10% discount through PayPal. Basic has a listed allowance of 50 projects and 20 revisions per file, while Enterprise Licences and Business list unlimited projects and revisions. FTP and SFTP connections pass through ShiftEdit’s server, so the target server must be publicly accessible; an ajax server type is also listed for direct connections.
For and against
For
- Connects to FTP, SFTP, Dropbox, Google Drive, or local files.
- Includes live preview and revision history.
- Supports real-time collaboration and chat.
- Lists GitHub and Bitbucket integrations.
Against
- FTP and SFTP targets must be publicly accessible.
- Revision-history file copies are saved only when enabled.
- Premier costs $6 a month.
The verdict
ShiftEdit combines browser-based web development tools with multiple file connections and collaboration features. Consider the public-access requirement for FTP and SFTP, and check plan details against the project allowance you need.
Who it suits
ShiftEdit may suit web developers who want browser-based editing with remote file connections and real-time collaboration. Its free plan and Premier option give users different project allowances to consider.
Plans and prices
Premier (documentation)
Unlimited projects · PayPal and Bitcoin accepted
Read 15 Oct 2026 · shiftedit.net
Premier account
Unlimited projects
Read 4 Oct 2026 · shiftedit.net
Basic
Online IDE · realtime collaboration · terminal client · Git client
Read 15 Oct 2026 · shiftedit.net
Business
Everything in Basic · unlimited projects · unlimited revisions
Read 15 Oct 2026 · shiftedit.net
Enterprise
Online IDE · realtime collaboration · terminal client · Git client
Read 15 Oct 2026 · shiftedit.net
Enterprise Licences
Online IDE · realtime collaboration · terminal client · Git client
Read 4 Oct 2026 · shiftedit.net
On the record
- Autocomplete
- Autocomplete covers HTML, CSS, JavaScript and PHP constructs, with optional WordPress completions.shiftedit.net · read 15 Oct 2026
- Browser and mobile reach
- The Google Workspace listing says it works on Chromebook, desktop, tablet and mobile through the browser.workspace.google.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Browser support
- The troubleshooting documentation recommends the latest stable Chrome or Firefox.shiftedit.net · read 4 Oct 2026
- Cloud and hosting
- The documentation describes connections and server setup for AWS, DigitalOcean, and Linode.shiftedit.net · read 4 Oct 2026
- Cloud server provisioning
- The server tool can create AWS, DigitalOcean and Linode servers, with AWS instances using T2.nano defaults and sudo access.shiftedit.net · read 15 Oct 2026
- Collaboration
- Users can invite collaborators, chat, and collaborate in real time.shiftedit.net · read 4 Oct 2026
- Company
- The terms identify ShiftEdit Ltd. as a UK company with an office at 64A Southfields, Letchworth, Herts.shiftedit.net · read 4 Oct 2026
- Company legal entity
- Terms identify ShiftEdit Ltd as a UK company with an office at 64A Southfields, Letchworth, Hertfordshire.shiftedit.net · read 15 Oct 2026
- Documentation depth
- The documentation menu covers sites, servers, file tree, tabs, editor, search, definitions, notes, snippets, Git, autocomplete, SSH, live view, collaboration, revisions, API, themes and troubleshooting.shiftedit.net · read 15 Oct 2026
- Editing features
- The product lists autocomplete, syntax checking, function definitions, live preview, revision history, and file comparison.shiftedit.net · read 4 Oct 2026
- Editor engine
- The editor uses Ace and supports Vim or Emacs key bindings, multiple cursors and code folding.shiftedit.net · read 15 Oct 2026
- File connections
- It can connect to project files over FTP, SFTP, Dropbox, Google Drive, or a local filesystem.shiftedit.net · read 4 Oct 2026
- Formatting and WYSIWYG
- The editor includes Beautify formatting, Emmet shortcuts and a TinyMCE-based WYSIWYG mode.shiftedit.net · read 15 Oct 2026
- Git client
- ShiftEdit can show Git history and create commits when the repository is available through SFTP or FTP turbo mode.shiftedit.net · read 15 Oct 2026
- Google Workspace listing
- The marketplace describes ShiftEdit as an online IDE for PHP, Ruby, HTML, CSS and JavaScript using FTP, SFTP, Dropbox or Google Drive.workspace.google.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The maker lists a Git client and GitHub and Bitbucket integrations.shiftedit.net · read 4 Oct 2026
- Limit: advanced features
- Spotsaas lists limited advanced features, possible slowness on large projects and a basic user interface as common complaints.spotsaas.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: file and connection errors
- Google Groups posts report blank pages after edits, missing SFTP folders, FTP listing errors and login problems.groups.google.com · read 15 Oct 2026
