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Notepads vs Notepad3: catalog facts
Notepads	Notepad3
Free The open-source application is available without a license fee.	Free Free to download and use, with source code published on GitHub.
Windows	Windows
Tabs, Markdown preview and change previews	Small memory footprint and fast start Syntax highlighting and code folding
Available for Windows only.	Windows only Far fewer features and plugins than a full IDE
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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