Dev tools · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to Polypad

Scriptable textpad for developers

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Polypad launched in 2022; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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   Makerpad▲663

   Develop skills, build things and get hired - without code

   2019 · makerpad.co · its alternatives →

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   Firepad, an open source collaborative text editor▲168

   2013 · firepad.io · its alternatives →

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   Textpad▲200

   Simple online notepad, no fancy stuff. Just write.

   2016 · textpad.surge.sh · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Polypane▲192

   The browser for building great web experiences

   2019 · polypane.app · its alternatives →

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   ScriptPad▲11

   Fast, minimal and offline-friendly code editor for web

   2025 · jspad.dev · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Reactivepad▲243

   Docs made smart with textually narrated calculations 📝📊

   2018 · reactivepad.com · its alternatives →

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   Datapad 2.0▲466

   Store all your KPIs in your pocket

   2022 · datapad.io · its alternatives →

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   PrimaryPad▲63

   Web-based word processor for work together in real-time.

   2019 · its alternatives →

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   Clientpad▲98

   Streamlined invoicing & proposals, made for freelancers.

   2022 · clientpad.com · its alternatives →

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    PeerPad▲76

    Realtime P2P collaborative editing tool

    2017 · peerpad.net · its alternatives →

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    Letterpad▲95

    A blogging platform without any paywall and with AI Editor

    2022 · letterpad.app · its alternatives →

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    Collabpad▲127

    Online notepad multiple people can work on

    2016 · its alternatives →

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    hyperPad▲233

    A no-code game making tool for iPad

    2024 · hyperpad.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Letterpad▲140

    A Blogging Platform without any paywall and distractions.

    2022 · letterpad.app · its alternatives →

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    Paperspade▲211

    Type math easily through just English text!

    2017 · paperspade.com · its alternatives →

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    NotepadJs – A cross-platform love letter to Notepad▲145

    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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    MakePad▲189

    Manage all your projects in one place

    2019 · my-kidz.nl · its alternatives →

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    GradPad▲233

    Intuitively create beautiful gradients & export as CSS

    2018 · ourownthing.co.uk · its alternatives →

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    Sandstorm-powered “Try a demo” on Etherpad front page▲35

    2015 · etherpad.org · its alternatives →

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    Boop▲136

    A scriptable scratchpad for developers. Free & open source!

    2020 · boop.okat.best · its alternatives →

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    Polypane (Beta)▲104

    Cross-platform responsive design and dev browser

    2017 · polypane.app · its alternatives →

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    devpad.io▲81

    Devpad.io helps conduct the coding interview

    2020 · its alternatives →

23. 23SA
    Script – A text editor for digitally interconnected documents▲98

    script is a text editor powering truly digital documents recently launched. Feel free to play with and share your feedback.

    2023 · use-script.com · its alternatives →

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    Rustpad, a self-hosted online collaborative text editor▲143

    Efficient and minimal collaborative code editor, self-hosted, no database required - ekzhang/rustpad

    2021 · github.com · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →