Dev tools · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to notePad++++
4.8-rated Notepad++-style editor for macOS
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Prices are shown for the 1 we have checked on their own sites, 1 of them free or with a free tier.
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NoteTabs▲129Native macOS text editor with horizontal tabs & auto-restore
Jan 2026 · notetabs.azurewebsites.net · its alternatives →
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Sublime Text 3.0▲1,273The long awaited version 3 of the popular code editor
2017 · sublimetext.com · its alternatives →
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I recently released version 1.4 of Notepad.exe, my editor built for macOS. The goal of the app is to let you prototype ideas in Swift or Python with minimal setup - write code, hit Run, skip project scaffolding. This release adds support for a Linux runtime/subsystem, so you can write on macOS and execute snippets in a Linux environment. I’d love to hear any feedback or answer any questions: would a tool like this fit your workflow? What friction remains?
2025 · notepadexe.com · its alternatives →
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As a native Windows user who switched to macOS a few years back, one thing I never got over was the simplicity and usefulness of the old school Notepad app. This app aims to recreate that very same experience, cross-platform and easily installable as a PWA. I've been using this for personal use for around 2 years and I figured it was time to share it with the world. Criticism, issues and PRs are welcome. Thanks!
2025 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Alternote ▲263Gorgeous OS X note-taking app with Evernote integration.
2015 · alternoteapp.com · its alternatives →
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A powerful Notepad++ inspired text & source code editor for macOS and Web. 73+ languages with Compile & Run, Git integration, AI assistant, hex editor, shortcut presets, terminal, plugins. Built with React, Monaco, TypeScript. - sergioadevita/notemac-plus-plus
Feb 2026 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Any suggestion is welcomed and appreciated!
2023 · notepad-release.web.app · its alternatives →
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Tuckyfree tier, from $4/mo▲273Notes docked to your screen edge, with an AI agent inside
Sep 2026 · tucky.io · its alternatives →
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A free, open-source Markdown editor for macOS with customizable appearance profiles, optional Vim keys, and local writing corrections.
Aug 2026 · writemd.app · its alternatives →
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NotePlan 3▲264Native (Mac & iOS) note-taking based on local Markdown files
2020 · noteplan.co · its alternatives →
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Notepad++ is a free source code editor / notepad replacement
2015 · notepad-plus-plus.org · its alternatives →
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NotePad▲78Simple text editor with a resizable menu bar window
2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Notes SE▲67Simple light-weight notepad on all Apple devices
2022 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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2018 · html-notepad.com · its alternatives →
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Writer▲81Beautiful, secure and fast text editor and notes app.
2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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I'm not the author of the app (nor i have any connection with them, just a random user). iA Writer and Writer Pro aren't well suited for me as a developer. They feel quite "strange" to me. Mou is a good option (free too) but still missing some features. So far this, this editor is the most complete user-friendly. Hope it helps!
2013 · clockworkengine.com · its alternatives →
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