| Feature | Dreamweaver CS6 (Old) | VS Code (Free, Modern) | BlueGriffon (Free) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Excellent (Split View) | None (Code only) | Good | | FTP Sync | Built-in (Basic) | Via Extension | Built-in | | Speed | Very Fast | Fast | Slow | | Modern CSS Grid | No (manual coding) | Yes | Yes | | Price | $0-$400 (one time) | Free | Free |

Often considered the "pinnacle" of the Macromedia era. It is incredibly fast, stable, and perfect for simple HTML/CSS work.

In 2005, Adobe acquired Macromedia, and the Dreamweaver product line became part of the Adobe Creative Suite. Dreamweaver CS3, released in 2007, marked a significant milestone with the introduction of a revamped user interface, improved CSS management, and enhanced JavaScript and Ajax tools. This version also integrated with other Adobe products, such as Photoshop and Flash.

: Some users prefer the older, less cluttered interface before it became heavily integrated with the Creative Cloud ecosystem.

(What You See Is What You Get) era. Version 8 is still fondly remembered by veterans for its stability and "cleaner" code compared to rivals like Microsoft FrontPage. Adobe CS3 to CS6: