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






















































VS Code is full IDE based on Electron with many builtin functions Kakoune is terminal only editor delegating advanced functionality to plugins using unix philosophy.