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Compare Notepad++ and Textmate 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (37.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (52.0% 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++Textmate
Star Rating
(27)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (52.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about TextmateSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Notepad++ excels in its syntax highlighting feature, scoring 9.1, which allows for clear differentiation of code elements, while Textmate slightly outperforms with a score of 9.3, making it a preferred choice for those who prioritize visual clarity in coding.
- Reviewers mention that Textmate's autocompletion feature is particularly robust, achieving a score of 9.1, compared to Notepad++'s 8.3. This makes Textmate a better option for users who rely heavily on quick code suggestions to enhance their productivity.
- G2 users highlight that both products perform well in find and replace functionality, with Notepad++ scoring 9.3 and Textmate at 9.2. However, Notepad++ is often praised for its speed and efficiency in handling large files during this process.
- Users on G2 report that Textmate shines in language support, scoring 9.3, which is higher than Notepad++'s 8.9. This makes Textmate a more versatile choice for developers working with multiple programming languages.
- Reviewers mention that Notepad++ has a slight edge in cross-platform support with a score of 8.2, while Textmate, being Mac-exclusive, scores lower at 7.6. This makes Notepad++ a better fit for teams working in diverse operating environments.
- Users say that Textmate's security features are highly rated at 9.1, compared to Notepad++'s 8.4, indicating that Textmate may be a more secure option for users concerned about data protection and integrity.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Notepad++
No pricing availableTextmate
No pricing availableFree Trial
Notepad++
No trial information availableTextmate
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.2
2,042
9.2
19
Ease of Use
9.3
2,052
9.3
20
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
8.6
15
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
239
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
1,979
9.4
20
Features by Category
Coding
9.1
1197
9.3
17
8.3
1164
9.1
17
9.3
1227
9.2
19
8.8
1115
9.2
16
Editing
7.9
940
8.5
14
8.9
1145
9.3
17
8.7
1141
8.9
18
Functionality
8.7
1118
8.7
17
8.2
1043
7.6
17
8.5
1094
8.8
17
8.4
908
9.1
13
Agentic AI - Landing Page Builders
5.6
26
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Notepad++ and Textmate are categorized as Text Editor
Unique Categories
Notepad++ has no unique categories
Textmate has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Notepad++
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Textmate
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%
Computer Software
56.0%
Information Technology and Services
8.0%
Staffing and Recruiting
4.0%
Medical Devices
4.0%
Insurance
4.0%
Other
24.0%
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
Textmate has no discussions with answers
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