Notepad Next alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Notepad Next: the developer warns it has bugs and unfinished features, and doesn't run Notepad++ plugins. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Notepad Next, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Sublime Text currently ranks first.
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Best Notepad Next alternative for most people
Sublime TextFast, mature cross-platform editor with multiple cursors and a large package ecosystem.
Best Notepad Next alternative for a free option
Visual Studio CodeFree, heavily extensible editor if you're ready to move up to a full coding setup.
Best Notepad Next alternative for open source
Notepad++The original, more complete and with a big plugin library, if you're on Windows.
Best Notepad Next alternative for Mac
KateFree KDE editor for Linux, Windows and macOS with more features and steadier releases.
Best Notepad Next alternative for Windows
GeanyLightweight open-source editor with IDE touches, stable on Linux, Windows and macOS.
Best Notepad Next alternative for Linux
Sublime TextFast, mature cross-platform editor with multiple cursors and a large package ecosystem.
Best Notepad Next alternative for working in the browser
Visual Studio CodeFree, heavily extensible editor if you're ready to move up to a full coding setup.
Notepad Next alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Notepad Next?
Sublime Text ranks first right now. Fast, mature cross-platform editor with multiple cursors and a large package ecosystem. Visual Studio Code and Notepad++ follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Notepad Next?
Yes. Visual Studio Code (free), Notepad++ (open source), Kate (open source) and Geany (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Notepad Next?
Yes: Visual Studio Code, Notepad++, Kate and Geany.
Which Notepad Next alternatives work on Linux?
Sublime Text, Visual Studio Code, Kate and Geany run on Linux.
Why do people switch from Notepad Next?
The complaints we hear most: the developer warns it has bugs and unfinished features; doesn't run Notepad++ plugins; macOS builds aren't notarised, so Gatekeeper warnings need a workaround.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Notepad Next, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.