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Notepads vs Notepad4: catalog facts
Notepads	Notepad4
Free The open-source application is available without a license fee.	Free Free and open source.
Windows	Windows
Tabs, Markdown preview and change previews	Lightweight and quick to start Syntax highlighting, code folding and auto-completion for many languages
Available for Windows only.	Windows only Single-document design rather than a tabbed or project-based editor
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 24, 2026

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