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At a Glance
Notepad++
Notepad++
Star Rating
(2,358)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (37.8% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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TextPad
TextPad
Star Rating
(142)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (40.6% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about TextPad
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that TextPad offers a solid Find and Replace feature with a score of 9.4, which many find intuitive and effective for their coding needs, while Notepad++ follows closely with a score of 9.3, praised for its speed but noted to be slightly less user-friendly in complex scenarios.
  • Reviewers mention that Notepad++ excels in Syntax Highlighting with a score of 9.1, providing a wide range of languages and customizable themes, whereas TextPad, with a score of 8.2, is seen as more limited in language support and customization options.
  • G2 users highlight that Notepad++ has superior Autocompletion capabilities, scoring 8.3, which enhances coding efficiency, while TextPad's score of 7.3 indicates that users find its autocompletion features less robust and sometimes lacking in accuracy.
  • Users on G2 report that Notepad++ shines in Code Folding with a score of 8.8, allowing for better organization of large code files, while TextPad's score of 8.0 suggests that its code folding feature is functional but not as advanced or user-friendly.
  • Reviewers mention that TextPad's Ease of Setup is rated at 9.3, making it a quick choice for users who want to get started without hassle, while Notepad++ scores slightly higher at 9.5, indicating an even smoother initial experience.
  • Users say that Notepad++ has a more extensive range of Plugins and Integrations with a score of 8.5, allowing for greater customization and functionality, compared to TextPad's score of 8.3, which, while decent, does not offer as many options for enhancing the user experience.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Notepad++
No pricing available
TextPad
No pricing available
Free Trial
Notepad++
No trial information available
TextPad
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
1,995
8.9
114
Ease of Use
9.3
2,005
9.1
113
Ease of Setup
9.5
324
9.3
27
Ease of Admin
9.2
279
8.7
26
Quality of Support
8.5
1,466
8.3
80
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
236
8.1
19
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
1,934
7.9
115
Features by Category
8.6
11,701
8.1
295
Coding
9.1
1160
8.2
30
8.3
1127
7.3
29
9.3
1191
9.4
30
8.8
1081
8.0
27
Editing
8.0
907
7.9
24
8.9
1107
8.2
27
8.7
1108
8.4
28
Functionality
8.7
1081
8.1
25
8.2
1007
7.3
26
8.5
1058
8.3
26
8.4
874
8.0
23
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Notepad++
Notepad++
TextPad
TextPad
Notepad++ and TextPad are categorized as Text Editor
Unique Categories
Notepad++
Notepad++ has no unique categories
TextPad
TextPad has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Notepad++
Notepad++
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
29.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
32.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
37.8%
TextPad
TextPad
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
40.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
25.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
34.1%
Reviewers' Industry
Notepad++
Notepad++
Information Technology and Services
29.2%
Computer Software
22.9%
Telecommunications
2.8%
Internet
2.5%
Financial Services
2.1%
Other
40.5%
TextPad
TextPad
Information Technology and Services
19.4%
Computer Software
16.5%
Internet
5.0%
Higher Education
4.3%
Financial Services
4.3%
Other
50.4%
Most Helpful Reviews
Notepad++
Notepad++
Most Helpful Favorable Review
DP
Deep P.
Verified User

i like every feature of notepad++ that i have used in past few months .notepad++ support multi languages(this feature is not much use for me as html coder) ,correct spelling mistakes and It also include the auto detection of the programming language that in...

Most Helpful Critical Review
BK
Brian K.
Verified User in Hospitality

Notepad++ is still a very limited text editor with restrictive features. I think of it as more of an upgrade of Windows' Notepad instead of a legitimate competition for much more advanced tools like atom and sublime text. The only thing that Notepad++...

TextPad
TextPad
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Computer Software
GC
Verified User in Computer Software

Textpad is a great text editor which is available for free to download and use. It has common features that every text editor has and much better than using standard notepad that comes with Windows. It is very easy to use and new users can easily transition...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Semiconductors
GS
Verified User in Semiconductors

I have not found anything I do not like yet.

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Discussions
Notepad++
Notepad++ Discussions
How do I close multiple windows at the same time instead of just individually clicking the cross
3 comments
Sridhar P.
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
Yosef S.
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
How do i save automatically?
2 comments
Rakesh  R.
RR
When we work on any page than it already saved , because if tab closed automatically than if you open again then you get your data where you working.Read more
TextPad
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