BlueGriffon Reviews

BlueGriffon

2.5 out of 5 stars

Average Ratings 2 Ratings

Total 2.5 out of 5 stars
ease 4.5 out of 5 stars
features 4.5 out of 5 stars
design 5 out of 5 stars
support 1 out of 5 stars

Average Ratings 0 Ratings

Total 0 out of 5 stars
ease 0 out of 5 stars
features 0 out of 5 stars
design 0 out of 5 stars
support 0 out of 5 stars

No User Reviews. Be the first to provide a review:

Write a Review

Description

BlueGriffon® is an advanced Web and EPUB editor that utilizes the rendering engine originally developed for Firefox. With a rich legacy that includes notable predecessors like Netscape®, Mozilla® Composer, and Nvu, it stands out in the market. Powered by Gecko, the same engine that underpins Firefox®, BlueGriffon® boasts an array of robust features designed for both novice and experienced users. This editor has garnered a significant user base, with millions relying on it across various sectors, including educational institutions, governmental bodies, and even the European Parliament. Additionally, it has received official endorsement from the French Government, which recommends it as the Web Authoring Tool for its administration, highlighting the importance of promoting Free Software initiatives. Its widespread adoption and recognition underscore its effectiveness and reliability in web development.

Description

Webian Shell serves as a web-centric operating system interface designed for browser utilization. Its back button functions like a traditional browser's back button, while the window manager operates as a tab manager, allowing any web page to serve as the default homepage. The system has the capability to save applications, bookmarks, and browsing history, which can be synchronized across multiple devices via Webian Home. Historically, Webian Shell relied on technologies like XULRunner, Mozilla Chromeless, and Mozilla's B2G, all of which are now obsolete. Gecko has shifted from being a platform for application development to merely functioning as the backend for Firefox. When B2G transitioned to community development, I believed I could leverage B2G OS as a foundation while utilizing the newly developed simplified architecture that distinguished between system chrome and system web services, thus paving the way for innovative adaptations. This approach could open up fresh possibilities for users seeking a more integrated web experience.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

Screenshots View All

Screenshots View All

Integrations

CSS Yes 
HTML Yes 
Markdown Yes 
MathML Kit Yes 

Integrations

CSS No 
HTML No 
Markdown No 
MathML Kit No 

Pricing Details

$87.75 one-time payment
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs No 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Disruptive Innovations

Country

France

Website

www.bluegriffon.org

Vendor Details

Company Name

Webian Shell

Website

webian.org/shell/

Product Features

Code Editors

API No 
Auto-Complete No 
Code Folding No 
Column Editing No 
Customizable Themes No 
Debugging No 
Formatting / Table Editing No 
Keyboard Shortcuts No 
Multi-Monitor Editing No 
Syntax Highlighting No 
WYSIWYG No 

Text Editors

API No 
Auto-Complete No 
Code Folding No 
Column Editing No 
Customizable Themes No 
Debugging No 
Formatting / Table Editing No 
Keyboard Shortcuts No 
Multi-Monitor Editing No 
Syntax Highlighting No 
WYSIWYG No 

Web Design

Autocompletion No 
Collaborative Editing No 
Content Management No 
Drag & Drop No 
Element Libraries No 
Programming Language Support No 
Syntax Highlighting No 
Templates No 

Product Features

Alternatives

Alternatives

Bluefish Reviews

Bluefish

2.0 out of 5 stars
Pale Moon Reviews

Pale Moon

3.7 out of 5 stars
SeaMonkey Reviews

SeaMonkey

5.0 out of 5 stars
SeaMonkey Reviews

SeaMonkey

5.0 out of 5 stars
openElement Reviews

openElement

Element Technologies
4.0 out of 5 stars
Mozilla Firefox Reviews

Mozilla Firefox

Mozilla
4.5 out of 5 stars
Comodo IceDragon Reviews

Comodo IceDragon

Comodo Security Solutions