Notepad++ vs Neovim

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

Comparison of Notepad++ vs Neovim
Criteria Notepad++
133 78.9 =
Neovim
34 91.3 =
Score 78.9 91.3 (best)
Release freshness 92.2 (best) 86.9
Adoption signals 74.5 83.5 (best)
Release freshness
Updated 56 days ago
Updated 74 days ago
Latest version v8.6.9 · 2026-09-10v0.12.5 · 2026-08-23
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: Neovim
#34 overall · #2 in category
91.3/100
  1. Platform readiness +40.0 100.0 × 40%
  2. Release freshness +30.4 86.9 × 35%
  3. Adoption signals +20.9 83.5 × 25%
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