Notepad++ vs BBEdit

The best value in each numeric row is marked. Sponsorship has no effect on any of them.

Comparison of Notepad++ vs BBEdit
Criteria Notepad++
133 78.9 =
BBEdit
747 28.0 =
Score 78.9 (best) 28.0
Release freshness 92.2 (best) 0.0
Adoption signals 74.5 (best) 0.0
Release freshness
Updated 56 days ago
No dated release history published
Latest version v8.6.9 · 2026-09-10No dated release history published
Pricing FreePrice not checked yet
License Open sourceFree plan
Platforms
Windows ✓ -
macOS - ✓
Features
Integrations
Rank receipt: Notepad++
#133 overall · #3 in category
78.9/100
  1. Platform readiness +28.0 70.0 × 40%
  2. Release freshness +32.3 92.2 × 35%
  3. Adoption signals +18.6 74.5 × 25%
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Rank receipt: BBEdit
#747 overall · #11 in category
28.0/100
  1. Platform readiness +28.0 70.0 × 40%
  2. Release freshness +0.0 0.0 × 35%
  3. Adoption signals +0.0 0.0 × 25%
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