--- description: Review of Notepad++ Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice Ireland. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Notepad++ | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice IE --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Source Code Management Software](/directory/4322/source-code-management/software) > [Notepad++](/software/115605/notepad) # Notepad++ Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/115605/notepad Page: 1 / 82\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/115605/notepad?page=2) > Notepad++ is a Windows-based solution that helps application developers create and edit source codes in multiple programming languages, such as Python, Matlab, Ruby and Verilog. The sessions functionality enables team members to create multiple active files and store information, such as current files, bookmarks, selections and languages. Notepad++ allows employees to find and replace text across multiple files based on several methodologies, such as incremental, dialog-based and dialog-free search navigation. The task automation module lets staff members record and reuse document editing action sequences. Additionally, the built-in graphical user interface (GUI) enables supervisors to edit configuration files, customize context menus, add keywords, schedule data backups and generate keyboard shortcuts. Notepad++ provides plugins, which allows staff members to create messages and notifications to generate instructions or raise queries within the platform. It is open-source and is available for free. Support is extended via documentation, community forums and other online measures. > > Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 2006 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 2006 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Notepad++ ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$0.01 - **Pricing model**: Per Feature (Free version available) - **Pricing Details**: Notepad++ is open-source and is available for free. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - API - Backup and Recovery - Code Editing - Code Review - Custom Development - Debugging - Graphical User Interface - Integrated Development Environment - Search/Filter - Software Development ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base ## Category - [Source Code Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4322/source-code-management/software) ## Related Categories - [Source Code Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4322/source-code-management/software) - [App Development Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4499/app-development/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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It does not have fancy features or anything in the way which keeps it simple, and being fre and open source is great value\! ----- ### "Simple and Efficient" — 5.0/5 > **Scott** | *3 March 2026* | Human Resources | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: I appreciate its lightness and speed. Notepad++ opens instantly and allows to handle text files much easier than a classic editor. It is also a practical tool to prepare clean notes, quickly edit exported files (CSV, logs, etc.) or correct content before integrating it into another system. > > **Cons**: Also, even if it is perfect for editing text, it is obviously not a collaboration tool: as soon as you need to work as a team, you have to use other platforms. > > Notepad++ is a simple tool but extremely practical to work on text, scripts or configuration files. Even in a non-technical environment, it is very useful on a daily basis. ----- ### "Great Editor" — 5.0/5 > **Joseph** | *3 April 2024* | Consumer Goods | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Customizable UI with various themes. Syntax highlighting/folding for many languages, powerful search/replace, and macro recording. > > **Cons**: New users might find the array of features and customization options overwhelming. ----- ### "Notpad +++ is a user-friendly editor" — 5.0/5 > **Jean-Pierre** | *12 January 2026* | Higher Education | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I like the fact that it has a very simple graphic interface, is user-friendly, free for all Windows users, and opens very fast. It can also highlight the syntax for different colors in multiple languages. > > **Cons**: While its GUI is simple, it lacks some important elements compared to other editors. It also lacks very important features for debugging. > > Notpad +++ is a user-friendly editor that has a very simple graphical interface, and can support several plugins. ----- ### "Notepad++ is your go‑to" — 4.0/5 > **Stuart** | *23 July 2025* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The plugin library is a goldmine: Compare, NPPFTP, Emmet… installing new tools is a breeze. I love that I can tweak nearly everything—shortcuts, themes, toolbars—to fit exactly how I work. > > **Cons**: It’s Windows‑only which is a little annoying. My Mac and Linux server have to wait their turn via Wine/VM. > > Very regular user - Whether I’m tweaking a server config, scribbling down meeting notes, or diving into a massive codebase, it is always reliable. I like it's not a full IDE, does exactly what I need, and gives me the freedom to customize everything. Fast, no‑nonsense editor that just works—hands down, Notepad++ is your go‑to. ----- Page: 1 / 82\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/115605/notepad?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/115605/notepad) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data