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Compare Notepad++ and gedit 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (37.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (40.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Notepad++
Star Rating
(2,397)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (37.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Notepad++gedit
Star Rating
(76)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (40.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about geditSummary
AI Generated Summary
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- Users report that gedit's syntax highlighting is effective but not as advanced as Notepad++, which boasts a higher rating for its syntax highlighting capabilities, making it more appealing for developers who rely on this feature.
- Reviewers mention that Notepad++ excels in autocompletion, scoring significantly higher than gedit, which users find lacking in this area, leading to a more efficient coding experience in Notepad++.
- G2 users highlight that Notepad++ offers superior find and replace functionality, with a rating of 9.3 compared to gedit's 8.5, making it a preferred choice for users who frequently need to edit large codebases.
- Users on G2 report that collaborative editing is a weak point for gedit, scoring only 5.4, while Notepad++ shines with a score of 8.0, indicating a better experience for teams working together on projects.
- Reviewers mention that Notepad++ has a robust plugin ecosystem, rated at 8.5, which allows for extensive customization and functionality, whereas gedit's plugins and integrations score lower at 6.4, limiting its extensibility.
- Users say that while both products offer cross-platform support, Notepad++ is rated higher at 8.2, making it a more versatile option for users who work across different operating systems.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Notepad++
No pricing availablegedit
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Notepad++
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No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.2
2,033
8.3
67
Ease of Use
9.3
2,043
9.0
67
Ease of Setup
9.5
364
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
9.2
281
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.5
1,490
7.7
52
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
238
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
1,970
7.6
63
Features by Category
Coding
9.1
1192
8.2
37
8.3
1159
6.0
35
9.3
1223
8.5
37
8.8
1112
7.3
35
Editing
7.9
938
5.4
30
8.9
1139
7.9
34
8.7
1138
7.8
37
Functionality
8.7
1112
7.1
30
8.2
1037
7.0
35
8.5
1089
6.4
30
8.4
905
7.7
22
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5.9
24
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Notepad++ and gedit are categorized as Text Editor
Unique Categories
Notepad++ has no unique categories
gedit has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Notepad++
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
gedit
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
Information Technology and Services
29.1%
Computer Software
23.2%
Telecommunications
2.8%
Internet
2.4%
Financial Services
2.1%
Other
40.3%
Computer Software
30.3%
Information Technology and Services
19.7%
Research
7.9%
Program Development
5.3%
Design
5.3%
Other
31.6%
Alternatives
Discussions
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
How do i save automatically?
2 Comments
RR
When we work on any page than it already saved , because if tab closed automatically than if you open again then you get your data where you working.Read more
Is gedit good for programming?
1 Comment
PS
at times it is good, mostly when you want to edit files on the go through the terminal and at the server but while dealing with large files, it may not be an...Read more
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