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Notepad3BabelPad
Free

Free to download and use, with source code published on GitHub.

 Free

Freeware with no paid tier.

Windows Windows
  • Small memory footprint and fast start
  • Syntax highlighting and code folding
  • Proper rendering of complex scripts with per-script fonts
  • Opens and saves many Unicode and legacy encodings
  • Windows only
  • Far fewer features and plugins than a full IDE
  • Windows only
  • Closed source
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License not stated License: Freeware
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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