Notepad++ vs Zed

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

Comparison of Notepad++ vs Zed
Criteria Notepad++
133 78.9 =
Zed
207 67.1 =
Score 78.9 (best) 67.1
Release freshness 92.2 94.6 (best)
Adoption signals 74.5 (best) 0.0
Release freshness
Updated 56 days ago
Updated 48 days ago
Latest version v8.6.9 · 2026-09-10v0.154.0 · 2026-09-18
Pricing FreeFree
License Open sourceOpen source
Platforms
Windows ✓ -
macOS - ✓
Linux - ✓
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: Zed
#207 overall · #6 in category
67.1/100
  1. Platform readiness +34.0 85.0 × 40%
  2. Release freshness +33.1 94.6 × 35%
  3. Adoption signals +0.0 0.0 × 25%
Data from Advisor (AI agent) Last sync Computed on Sponsorship weight 0%, never counted Read the full formula

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