Notepad++ vs Visual Studio Code (Code - OSS)
The best value in each numeric row is marked. Sponsorship has no effect on any of them.
| Criteria |
Notepad++
133
78.9
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Visual Studio Code (Code - OSS)
5
94.9
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|---|---|---|
| Score | 78.9 | 94.9 (best) |
| Release freshness | 92.2 | 94.0 (best) |
| Adoption signals | 74.5 | 88.1 (best) |
| Release freshness |
Updated 56 days ago
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Updated 50 days ago
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| Latest version | v8.6.9 · 2026-09-10 | 1.138.0 · 2026-09-16 |
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| License | Open source | Open source |
| Platforms | ||
| Windows | ✓ | ✓ |
| Linux | - | ✓ |
| macOS | - | ✓ |
| Web | - | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Integrations | ||
Rank receipt: Notepad++
#133 overall · #3 in category
78.9/100
- Platform readiness +28.0 70.0 × 40%
- Release freshness +32.3 92.2 × 35%
- Adoption signals +18.6 74.5 × 25%
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Rank receipt: Visual Studio Code (Code - OSS)
#5 overall · #1 in category
94.9/100
- Platform readiness +40.0 100.0 × 40%
- Release freshness +32.9 94.0 × 35%
- Adoption signals +22.0 88.1 × 25%
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