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Compare Notepad++ and jEdit 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (37.8% of reviews)
Mid-Market (53.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Notepad++
Star Rating
(2,409)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (37.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Notepad++jEdit
Star Rating
(14)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (53.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Notepad++ excels in syntax highlighting with a score of 9.1, making it a favorite for developers who appreciate clear code visibility. In contrast, jEdit, while still strong, received a lower score of 8.6 in this area.
- Reviewers mention that jEdit shines in autocompletion features, scoring 9.3, which helps streamline coding tasks. Notepad++ trails slightly with a score of 8.3, indicating that while it offers this feature, it may not be as robust as jEdit's implementation.
- G2 users highlight Notepad++'s superior find and replace functionality, scoring 9.3, which is particularly beneficial for users who frequently need to modify large codebases. jEdit's score of 8.9 shows it is competent but not as effective in this regard.
- Users on G2 report that both products offer good language support, but jEdit stands out with a score of 9.4, indicating a broader range of supported languages compared to Notepad++'s score of 8.9.
- Reviewers mention that Notepad++ has a slight edge in collaborative editing with a score of 8.0, which is useful for teams working together on projects. jEdit, with a score of 7.9, shows it has this capability but may not be as user-friendly for collaborative efforts.
- Users say that both Notepad++ and jEdit have strong plugin support, each scoring 8.5, but Notepad++ is often praised for its extensive library of plugins that enhance functionality, making it a more versatile choice for many users.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Notepad++
No pricing availablejEdit
No pricing availableFree Trial
Notepad++
No trial information availablejEdit
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.2
2,042
9.3
12
Ease of Use
9.3
2,052
9.6
12
Ease of Setup
9.5
373
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
9.2
282
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.5
1,498
8.3
9
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
239
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
1,979
8.1
12
Features by Category
Coding
9.1
1197
8.6
11
8.3
1164
9.3
10
9.3
1227
8.9
11
8.8
1115
8.6
11
Editing
7.9
940
7.9
7
8.9
1145
9.4
9
8.7
1141
8.0
10
Functionality
8.7
1118
7.7
10
8.2
1043
8.8
11
8.5
1094
8.5
11
8.4
908
8.3
7
Agentic AI - Landing Page Builders
5.6
26
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Notepad++ and jEdit are categorized as Text Editor
Unique Categories
Notepad++ has no unique categories
jEdit has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Notepad++
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
jEdit
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
29.2%
Computer Software
23.2%
Telecommunications
2.8%
Internet
2.4%
Financial Services
2.1%
Other
40.2%
Information Technology and Services
30.8%
Semiconductors
7.7%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
7.7%
Investment Management
7.7%
Insurance
7.7%
Other
38.5%
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
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
jEdit has no discussions with answers
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