Notepad++ is a free, open-source code editor supporting several languages, offering features like syntax highlighting, plugin support, dark mode, portability, privacy, and efficient resource usage, making it highly customizable and suitable for various programming needs.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application types
Platforms
- Windows
- PortableApps.com



























































Like CotEditor, VSCode is very lightweight and ideal for quickly editing a single file while still offering solid syntax highlighting and formatting actions such as "beautifying" JSON.