--- description: Discover the benefits and disadvantages of Notepad++. Learn the software price, see the description, and read the most helpful reviews for UK business users. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: Notepad++ Pricing, Cost & Reviews - Capterra UK 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [App Development Software](/directory/30082/application-development/software) > [Notepad++](/software/185965/notepad) # Notepad++ Canonical: https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/185965/notepad Page: 1 / 81\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/185965/notepad?page=2) > A free text code editor that supports various languages and uses Win32 API and STL. > > Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 2004 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 2004 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 Review - Custom Development - Debugging - Graphical User Interface - Integrated Development Environment ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base ## Category - [App Development Software](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/30082/application-development/software) ## Related Categories - [App Development Software](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/30082/application-development/software) - [Source Code Management Software](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/31420/source-code-management/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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It also predicts which tag im trying to close before i type it in which is really useful. > > **Cons**: I think the user interface has become a little outdated for it's time. i shortly made the switch over to Sublime Text as it's formatting and use of colour make writing and understanding code a little easier for me. > > I had a really good experience with Notepad ++, it supports all the feature i would like it too when i first started to write code. The initial set-up is very straightforward to do and made better being a free platform. ----- ### "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. ----- ### "Perfect text editing software on windows" — 5.0/5 > **Zachary** | *21 August 2025* | Internet | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: One of the best text editing solutions out there, its simple the most versitle thing out there and can not be beat on windows devices > > **Cons**: Nothing, its great. It does not have fancy features or anything in the way which keeps it simple, and being fre and open source is great value\! ----- ### "Essential Software For Anyone In Tech" — 5.0/5 > **Rufus** | *18 November 2024* | Financial Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Responsiveness of app, vast library of plug-ins, find and replace feature is very powerful, block-comment, line comment, XPath finder, recognising syntax for almost every language - it is ESSENTIAL for anyone in tech. > > **Cons**: If you have a lot of files open, it can be difficult to make sure you compare the two you intended when using the compare plug-in. > > My job would be so much more tedious without Notepad++. Otherwise difficult tasks like finding syntax errors or comparing files is made easy with it. ----- ### "Notepad++ is Everything You Need in an Editor" — 5.0/5 > **Gene** | *5 January 2026* | Financial Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Notepad++ offers great value and outstanding features. It allows me to have multiple windows open at once for editing. I love the fact that it highlights keywords when I use the appropriate file extension. > > **Cons**: It seems as a default, it assumes the file is a text file and then sometimes I have to go to the finder and rename the file extension. > > I love using Notepad++. It has been my go to editor for editing SQL and C Sharp code. I prefer to edit in Notepad++ and then copy paste into Visual Studio for my SQL code. ----- Page: 1 / 81\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/185965/notepad?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/185965/notepad) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-AR | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-CR | | | es-DO | | | es-EC | | | es-MX | | | es-PA | | | es-PE | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | it | | | ja | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | ----- ## Structured Data