--- description: Review of Notepad++ Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Notepad++ | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice AU --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Source Code Management Software](/directory/4322/source-code-management/software) > [Notepad++](/software/115605/notepad) # Notepad++ Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/115605/notepad Page: 1 / 81\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/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 2001 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 2001 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**: USD 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.com.au/directory/4322/source-code-management/software) ## Related Categories - [Source Code Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4322/source-code-management/software) - [App Development Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4499/app-development/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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[Jira](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/4315/jira) — 4.4/5 (15312 reviews) ## Reviews ### "Simple and Easy to Use Source Code Editor" — 5.0/5 > **Martin** | *25 July 2024* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Its free, very friendly user interface and easy to navigate > > **Cons**: i have to open one source code file at a time ----- ### "Notepad++ is a wonderful tool that helps with organization of tasks and information" — 5.0/5 > **Dhaval** | *10 March 2025* | Defense & Space | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I use this software daily, especially at work where I have multiple tasks to do. This program makes it so much easier to keep track of all my assignments I have. I like to note down any important dates, information, assignments, etc. The Notepad makes it convenient since I can also copy and paste assignments onto it. > > **Cons**: I don't like how the rows extend out as far as they can because this makes it hard to see the other rows below it. I have to go to the next row to see it's info, and when I jump back to the previous long row, it moves my screen too much. However, this issue is not that big since I can always adjust my text. > > Overall, I find using Notepad to be very useful for noting my work tasks. I like that I can copy and paste tasks to it as well. It's a very convenient tool to use for staying organized and on track of assignments. ----- ### "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. ----- ### "Handy for fast text revisions and code changes." — 5.0/5 > **Ilayda** | *1 May 2025* | Apparel & Fashion | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Notepad++ is tiny and opens in hardly no time at all, which is great if you need to make a quick tweak to an HTML email, website script or simply want to remember some campaign messages. I love how it auto highlights syntax, which is great for when I’m tweaking code for marketing projects. > > **Cons**: It’s very basic, particularly for visual formatting it’s plain text oriented; so things like rich text editing and adding images aren’t really in the cards. > > It’s been a time-saver on landing pages and making little edits to the website without opening a cumbersome design tool. ----- ### "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 / 81\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/115605/notepad?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/115605/notepad) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data