G2 Vendor Directory

UltraEdit vs. Notepad++

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricUltraEdit

by Idera, Inc.

Notepad++

by Notepad++

Overall rating4.74.6
Review count1,1242,472
Ease of use9.29.4
Ease of setup9.49.6
Quality of support9.58.7
Meets requirements9.59.3
NPS84.14855180.365297
Small Business38.6%29.9%
Mid-Market25.3%32.4%
Enterprise36.1%37.8%
Total page views1,3964,118
Total LLM citations4,18114,137

UltraEdit

UltraEdit is a text and code editor built for work that general-purpose editors often struggle with: large files, complex data manipulation, and security-sensitive workflows. It has been in the market for more than 30 years, is used by over 4 million users worldwide, and is trusted by enterprise customers across the Fortune 500. Individual users choose UltraEdit when everyday editors start to hit their limits. Common use cases include working with very large files, running advanced search and replace, using column and block editing, and handling more complex text and data manipulation.

Pros

  • Large File Handling
  • Editing Ease
  • Language Support
  • Easy Integrations
  • Speed
  • Versatility

Notepad++

Notepad++ is a free, open-source text and source code editor for Windows, designed to provide a lightweight yet powerful alternative to the standard Notepad. Developed in C++ and utilizing the Scintilla editing component, it offers enhanced performance and a wide array of features tailored for developers and general users alike. Key Features and Functionality: - Syntax Highlighting and Folding: Supports over 70 programming, scripting, and markup languages, including C, C++, Java, HTML, XML, and Python, facilitating easier code reading and organization.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Lightweight
  • Speed
  • Language Support
  • Syntax Highlighting
  • Features