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 Mac, Windows, Linux, BSD and Flathub apps. The best Notepad++ alternative is Sublime Text, which is free. Other great apps like Notepad++ are Visual Studio Code, Geany, Kate and Vim.

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Free open-source code editor and Notepad replacement supporting multiple languages, featuring high speed, low resource usage, privacy focus, and plugin extensibility.

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Notepad++ alternatives page was last updated Feb 13, 2025
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  1. Mousepad icon

    Mousepad

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    A simple text editor for the Xfce desktop environment. Mousepad aims to be an easy-to-use and fast editor for quickly editing text files, not a development environment or an editor with a huge bunch of plugins.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • Xfce
    Mousepad screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Simple text editor
    5.  Gtk
    6.  Tabbed interface
    7.  Drag and Drop

    Mousepad VS Notepad++

     
    Comments about Mousepad as an Alternative to Notepad++
    danielmichel
    Positive •Jan 6, 2025
    0

    It doesn't have many of Notepad++'s features. But for most of the basic functionality, it's a great alternative.

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    • Mousepad is Free and Open SourceNotepad++ is also Free and Open Source
    • Mousepad is LightweightNotepad++ is not according to our users
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    jEdit

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    jEdit is a mature programmer's text editor with hundreds (counting the time developing plugins) of person-years of development behind it. jEdit beats many expensive development tools for features and ease of use AND it is released as free software with full source code...

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    jEdit on Windows

    jEdit Features

    1.  Java based

    jEdit VS Notepad++

     
  4. Kakoune icon

    Kakoune

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    Vim inspired text editor with support for multiple selections and scores of other "out of the box" features.

    79 Kakoune alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Cygwin
    Kakoune screenshot 1

    Kakoune Features

    1.  Autocompletion
    2.  Syntax Highlighting
    3.  Modal editor
    4.  Works in a terminal
    5.  Multiple Cursors

    Kakoune VS Notepad++

     
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    Rapid PHP

    Rapid PHP is a robust PHP code editor specifically designed for Windows operating systems. It merges the functionalities of a comprehensive PHP Integrated Development Environment (IDE) with the agility of Notepad, thus offering a...

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    WriteMonkey

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    Writemonkey is a Windows zenware writing application with an extremely stripped down user interface, leaving you alone with your thoughts and your words.

    99 WriteMonkey alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • SI flagSlovenia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    The interface, full screen.

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Pomodoro Timer
    2.  Support for MarkDown
    3.  Portable
    4.  Command palette
    5.  Distraction-free Writing
    6.  Fullscreen support

    WriteMonkey VS Notepad++

     
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    Pluma

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    Pluma, fork of gedit , is a text editor part of MATE Desktop Environment. It supports most standard editor features, extending this basic functionality with other features not usually found in simple text...

    156 Pluma alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Pluma screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Syntax Highlighting
    2.  Tabbed interface
    3.  Support for Unicode
    4.  Automatic Indentation

    Pluma VS Notepad++

     
  8. Nova icon

    Nova

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    The beautiful, fast, flexible, native Mac code editor from Panic.

    128 Nova alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Nova screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Syntax Highlighting
    2.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    3.  Autocompletion
    4.  Live Preview
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Support for FTP

    Nova VS Notepad++

     
  10. Caret icon

    Caret

     31 likes
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    Caret is a lightweight-but-powerful programmer's editor running as a Chrome Packaged App. Inspired by Sublime and built on top of the Ace editing component, it offers:

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Chrome OS
    • Google Chrome
    Caret screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Github repository has been archived by the owner on Mar 17, 2022

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Autocompletion
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Syntax Highlighting
    4.  Code Completion

    Caret VS Notepad++

     
    Comments about Caret as an Alternative to Notepad++
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    tvgoing1
    Negative •Sep 26, 2020
    0

    not online, works only for chrome and cloud based

    Guest
    Positive •Nov 16, 2017
    1

    It has similar options, you can select the language you are programming on and also has themes.

    Guest
    Negative •May 4, 2017
    1

    Its not an online, cloud based app. It works only for chrome.

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    • Most users think Caret is a great Notepad++ alternative.

    • Caret is Free and Open SourceNotepad++ is also Free and Open Source
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