Notepad++ vs Helix

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

Comparison of Notepad++ vs Helix
Criteria Notepad++
133 78.9 =
Helix
231 59.5 =
Score 78.9 (best) 59.5
Release freshness 92.2 (best) 0.0
Adoption signals 74.5 77.8 (best)
Release freshness
Updated 56 days ago
Stale: 475 days without a release
Latest version v8.6.9 · 2026-09-1025.07.1 · 2025-07-18
Pricing FreeFree
License Open sourceOpen source
Platforms
Windows ✓ ✓
Linux - ✓
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: Helix
#231 overall · #9 in category
59.5/100
  1. Platform readiness +40.0 100.0 × 40%
  2. Release freshness +0.0 0.0 × 35%
  3. Adoption signals +19.4 77.8 × 25%
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