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Compare Brackets and Notepad++ 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.0% of reviews)
Enterprise (37.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Brackets
Star Rating
(259)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about BracketsNotepad++
Star Rating
(2,404)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 Find and Replace functionality, scoring 9.3, which reviewers mention makes it a powerful tool for quickly editing large codebases. In contrast, Brackets received a lower score of 8.7 in this area, indicating it may not be as efficient for users who frequently need to perform bulk edits.
- Reviewers mention that Notepad++ offers robust Syntax Highlighting features, with a score of 9.1, which enhances readability and reduces errors in code. Brackets matches this score but users on G2 note that Notepad++ provides more customization options for syntax themes.
- G2 users highlight Notepad++'s superior Collaborative Editing capabilities, scoring 8.0, which allows for better teamwork on coding projects. In comparison, Brackets scored lower at 7.3, suggesting it may not be as effective for users who prioritize real-time collaboration.
- Users say that Notepad++ shines in Ease of Setup with a score of 9.5, making it a go-to choice for those who want a quick installation process. Brackets, while still user-friendly, scored slightly lower at 9.4, indicating a marginally more complex setup experience.
- Reviewers mention that Notepad++ has a slight edge in Extensibility with a score of 8.7, allowing users to easily add plugins and customize their environment. Brackets, with a score of 8.2, offers extensibility but may not have as many available plugins as Notepad++.
- Users on G2 report that both products have comparable Security ratings, each scoring 8.4, indicating that users can feel secure while using either software. However, Notepad++ is often praised for its frequent updates that enhance security features.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Brackets
No pricing availableNotepad++
No pricing availableFree Trial
Brackets
No trial information availableNotepad++
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.8
240
9.2
2,039
Ease of Use
9.0
240
9.3
2,049
Ease of Setup
9.4
32
9.5
370
Ease of Admin
8.5
22
9.2
282
Quality of Support
8.2
155
8.5
1,495
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
20
8.9
239
Product Direction (% positive)
8.0
230
8.8
1,976
Features by Category
Coding
9.2
121
9.1
1196
8.5
122
8.3
1162
8.7
121
9.3
1226
8.6
113
8.8
1114
Editing
7.3
77
7.9
940
8.2
106
8.9
1143
8.3
108
8.7
1140
Functionality
8.2
106
8.7
1115
8.7
94
8.2
1041
8.3
107
8.5
1091
8.4
74
8.4
907
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5.6
26
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Brackets and Notepad++ are categorized as Text Editor
Unique Categories
Brackets has no unique categories
Notepad++ has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Brackets
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
25.2%
Information Technology and Services
19.7%
Internet
5.9%
Design
5.1%
Marketing and Advertising
4.7%
Other
39.4%
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
Hoe to change the dark theme background
1 Comment
GG
You can easily change the themes, by navigating to Extension Managers, click on Themes, and choose the theme of your choice which suits your requirements.Read more
Is there a shortcut or simple way to auto format code within Brackets?
1 Comment
BD
I recommend an installing the extension called Beautify by Drew Hamlet. Then with a quick keyboard shortcut (ctrl+shift+L) it will format your code very...Read more
Brackets has no more 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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