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Compare Kate and Notepad++ 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (60.0% of reviews)
Enterprise (37.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Kate
Star Rating
(15)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (60.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about KateNotepad++
Star Rating
(2,412)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 "Ease of Setup" with a perfect score of 9.5, making it a go-to choice for those who want a quick installation process. In contrast, Kate does not have a specified score for this criterion, which may indicate a more complex setup experience.
- Reviewers mention that Kate shines in "Syntax Highlighting" with a score of 9.5, providing a more visually appealing coding experience. Notepad++, while still strong at 9.1, may not offer the same level of customization that some users desire.
- G2 users highlight that Notepad++ has a robust "Find and Replace" feature, scoring 9.3, which is particularly useful for developers working with large codebases. Kate's score of 9.2 is commendable but slightly less impressive in comparison.
- Users on G2 report that Kate offers superior "Language Support" with a score of 9.3, accommodating a wider range of programming languages. Notepad++ scores 8.9, which may limit users who work with less common languages.
- Reviewers say that Kate's "Plugins and Integrations" score of 9.4 indicates a rich ecosystem for extending functionality, which is a significant advantage for users looking to customize their coding environment. Notepad++ scores 8.5, suggesting fewer options for integration.
- Users report that Notepad++ has a slightly lower "Quality of Support" score at 8.5 compared to Kate's 8.3, indicating that while both products have room for improvement, Notepad++ may not be as responsive to user inquiries as Kate.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Kate
No pricing availableNotepad++
No pricing availableFree Trial
Kate
No trial information availableNotepad++
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.8
13
9.2
2,046
Ease of Use
9.1
13
9.3
2,056
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
9.5
377
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
9.2
283
Quality of Support
8.3
11
8.5
1,502
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.9
240
Product Direction (% positive)
8.1
12
8.8
1,983
Features by Category
Coding
9.5
10
9.1
1200
9.0
8
8.3
1165
9.2
10
9.3
1229
9.1
9
8.8
1117
Editing
8.9
6
7.9
941
9.3
7
8.9
1147
9.0
8
8.7
1143
Functionality
9.0
7
8.7
1120
9.0
10
8.2
1045
9.4
8
8.5
1096
9.2
8
8.4
909
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5.6
26
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Kate and Notepad++ are categorized as Text Editor
Unique Categories
Kate has no unique categories
Notepad++ has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Kate
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
33.3%
Information Technology and Services
13.3%
Building Materials
13.3%
Hospital & Health Care
6.7%
Financial Services
6.7%
Other
26.7%
Information Technology and Services
29.2%
Computer Software
23.1%
Telecommunications
2.8%
Internet
2.4%
Financial Services
2.1%
Other
40.3%
Alternatives
Discussions
Kate has no 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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