Notepad++ Alternatives

Notepad++ is described as 'Free open-source code editor and Notepad replacement supporting multiple languages, featuring high speed, low resource usage, privacy focus, and plugin extensibility' and is a leading Code Editor in the development category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Notepad++ for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, BSD and Flathub apps. The best Notepad++ alternative is Visual Studio Code, which is free. Other great apps like Notepad++ are Geany, Vim, VSCodium and Sublime Text.

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Notepad++ alternatives are mainly Text Editors, but if you're looking for Code Editors or IDEs you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Android, Linux, Mac, Windows + Free, iPad + Code Editor, Android + Text Editors and Google Chrome + Text Editors. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Notepad++.
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  2. TextPad icon

    TextPad

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    TextPad is designed to provide the power and functionality to satisfy the most demanding text editing requirements. It can edit files up to the limits of virtual memory, and it will work with the 32-bit and 64-bit editions of Windows 7, Vista, XP, 2000, Server 2003 and 2008.

    126 TextPad alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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    Running in Vista
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  4. Dcoder icon

    Dcoder

     8 likes

    Dcoder is a mobile code compiler IDE for android, it lets you code on mobile anytime, anywhere in any programming language.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • IN flagIndia
    Dcoder code on mobile, Drawer
    Dcoder mobile code compiler ide, multiple compiler support
    Dcoder compiler for android, Multiple Themes
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    Rapid PHP

    A specialized editor for Windows blending the speed of a lightweight app with full IDE capabilities, supporting PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, debugging, validation, code formatting, navigation, code reuse, and streamlining web deve...

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    Fastedit

     4 likes

    Introducing Fastedit, designed to make editing and organizing your documents effortless. With the ability to open multiple tabs, you can easily edit or view multiple documents at once. The app also features line numbering and custom designs to personalize your experience.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Fastedit text editor Black Theme
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  7. 4coder icon

    4coder

     1 like

    4coder is a minimalist, cross platform, programmable, code editing environment, catering to the needs of low level programmers. It allows you to use one work flow across Windows, Linux, and Mac (with the exception of your debugger... for now.).

    164 4coder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • US flagUnited States
    4coder screenshot 1
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  9. Rapid PHP icon

    Rapid PHP

     3 likes

    A specialized editor for Windows blending the speed of a lightweight app with full IDE capabilities, supporting PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, debugging, validation, code formatting, navigation, code reuse, and streamlining web development workflows.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • LV flagLatvia
    • European Union flagEU
    Rapid PHP screenshot 1
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  10. TwistPad icon

    TwistPad

     8 likes

    Twistpad is a fully featured text and code editor for Windows. Twistpad can be used as a simple notepad replacer, or a featured packed editor targeting web and software developers.

    89 TwistPad alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
    Twistpad editing a PHP\HTML file, with split editing, with the clipboard and the file browser window visible. Notice that the search for 'updated' is highlighted automatically
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  11. Kod icon

    Kod

     22 likes

    Kod is a programmers' editor for OS X

    Source available at http://github.com/rsms/kod

    Goals and features

    Fully concurrent — loading files, syntax highlighting, etc is distributed across available CPU cores. Minimal waiting time.

    Integrated scripting environment based on No.

    48 Kod alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Kod screenshot 1
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  12. Textosaurus icon

    Textosaurus

     3 likes

    Simple cross-platform text editor based on Qt and Scintilla.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU
    Textosaurus screenshot 1
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  13. NINJA-IDE icon

    NINJA-IDE

     34 likes

    NINJA-IDE (from the recursive acronym: "Ninja-IDE Is Not Just Another IDE"), is a cross-platform integrated development environment (IDE). NINJA-IDE runs on Linux/X11, Mac OS X and Windows desktop operating systems, and allows developers to create applications for...

    58 NINJA-IDE alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • AR flagArgentina
    NINJA-IDE screenshot 1
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  14. EverEdit icon

    EverEdit

     10 likes

    EverEdit is a fast, lightweight, extendable text, source and binary editor for Windows (Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows Server 2003+). While it can serve as a good Notepad replacement, it also offers many powerful features for Web page authors and programmers.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    EverEdit screenshot 1
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  15. EditPad Lite icon

    EditPad Lite

     44 likes

    EditPad Lite is a compact general-purpose text editor. Use EditPad Lite to easily edit any kind of plain text file. EditPad Lite has all the essential features to make text editing a breeze:

    125 EditPad Lite alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
    EditPad Lite screenshot 1
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