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Compare EditPlus and Notepad++ 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (37.5% of reviews)
Enterprise (37.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
EditPlus
Star Rating
(99)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (37.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about EditPlusNotepad++
Star Rating
(2,405)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (37.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Notepad++Summary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Notepad++ excels in its syntax highlighting feature, which is rated at 9.1, making it a favorite among developers for its ability to clearly differentiate code elements. In contrast, EditPlus also has a strong syntax highlighting capability but does not stand out as much in user reviews.
- Reviewers mention that Notepad++ offers robust find and replace functionality, scoring 9.3, which is particularly useful for large codebases. Users on G2 appreciate how this feature allows for quick edits across multiple files, while EditPlus, with a score of 9.0, is slightly less favored in this area.
- G2 users highlight that both Notepad++ and EditPlus provide excellent ease of use, each scoring 9.3. However, users report that Notepad++ has a more intuitive interface, making it easier for beginners to navigate compared to EditPlus.
- Reviewers mention that Notepad++ shines in collaborative editing with a score of 8.0, although EditPlus outperforms it slightly with a score of 8.4. Users appreciate EditPlus's features that facilitate teamwork, such as real-time collaboration tools.
- Users say that Notepad++ has a slight edge in extensibility with a score of 8.7, allowing for a wide range of plugins that enhance functionality. In contrast, EditPlus, with a score of 8.5, has fewer available plugins, which some users find limiting.
- Reviewers mention that both products have strong security features, with Notepad++ scoring 8.4 and EditPlus at 8.5. However, users on G2 note that EditPlus provides more comprehensive security options, which is a significant consideration for enterprise users.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
EditPlus
No pricing availableNotepad++
No pricing availableFree Trial
EditPlus
No trial information availableNotepad++
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.9
77
9.2
2,039
Ease of Use
9.3
77
9.3
2,049
Ease of Setup
9.5
11
9.5
370
Ease of Admin
9.7
10
9.2
282
Quality of Support
8.4
68
8.5
1,495
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
8
8.9
239
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
79
8.8
1,976
Features by Category
Coding
9.1
53
9.1
1196
8.4
52
8.3
1162
9.0
52
9.3
1226
8.8
52
8.8
1114
Editing
8.4
46
7.9
940
8.7
48
8.9
1143
8.7
49
8.7
1140
Functionality
8.5
50
8.7
1115
8.0
47
8.2
1041
7.7
45
8.5
1091
8.5
39
8.4
907
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5.6
26
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
EditPlus and Notepad++ are categorized as Text Editor
Unique Categories
EditPlus has no unique categories
Notepad++ has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
EditPlus
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Notepad++
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
34.4%
Information Technology and Services
28.1%
Internet
4.2%
Higher Education
4.2%
Computer & Network Security
3.1%
Other
26.0%
Information Technology and Services
29.2%
Computer Software
23.2%
Telecommunications
2.8%
Internet
2.4%
Financial Services
2.1%
Other
40.3%
Alternatives
Discussions
EditPlus has no discussions with answers
How do I close multiple windows at the same time instead of just individually clicking the cross
3 Comments
SP
There is an icon(5th one) for close all option,just below the Menu bar Read more
How do I use Notepad?
3 Comments
YS
It's a free download. It opens with a blank document. Multiple docs can be opened in tabs.
Save documents when you are done.Read more
Is there a way to synchronize notepad++ on internet so that data is save all the time
2 Comments
MC
You can install notepad++ as a portable version, in any folder synced in a cloud or Google drive. Read more
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