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Notepad++ (Windows) uses custom pricing as of July 2026. Contact Notepad++ (Windows) directly for a personalized quote. Pricing depends on your chosen tier, contract length, and negotiated discounts.

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  • Free tier: No free tier available

Notepad++ (Windows) offers 1 pricing tiers: Donate.

Compared to other note-taking & pkm software, Notepad++ (Windows) is positioned at the budget-friendly price point.

  • 4 documented hidden costs beyond list price
  • G2 rating: 4.5 out of 5 from 2,474 reviews (as of Jul 2026)

How much does Notepad++ (Windows) cost?

Notepad++ (Windows) uses custom pricing across 1 plan. Contact Notepad++ (Windows) directly for a personalized quote. Plans include Donate (custom pricing).

Notepad++ (Windows) Pricing Overview

Notepad++ (Windows) uses custom pricing — contact their sales team for a quote. The Donate plan requires contacting sales for a custom quote.

There are at least 4 documented hidden costs beyond Notepad++ (Windows)'s list price, including implementation, training, and add-on fees.

This pricing was last verified in June 18, 2026 from 1 independent source.

Notepad++ (Windows) uses custom, quote-based pricing — plans are priced on request rather than published.

How Notepad++ (Windows) Pricing Compares

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What Companies Actually Pay for Notepad++ (Windows)

Review scores
TrustRadius 9out of 10 (363)
Trustpilot 3.2out of 5 (23)
G2 4.5out of 5 (2,474)
Third-party review aggregates, as of Jul 2026
Top pricing complaints
An outdated interface.Limited compatibility, as it only runs natively on Windows.A lack of integrated development environment (IDE) features.Fewer advanced features compared to more modern code editors.

How Notepad++ (Windows) Pricing Compares

Software Starting Price Top Price
Notepad++ (Windows) Custom Custom
Amplenote Free $25/month
Bear Free $2.99/month
Capacities Free $12.49/month
Craft Free $50/month
Evernote Free $24.99/month

4 Notepad++ (Windows) Hidden Costs Beyond the List Price

Beyond the listed price, Notepad++ (Windows) has at least 4 documented hidden costs that can significantly increase total cost of ownership.

Watch for 4 hidden costs
  • Training
    medium 1 source
    industry "Security Management: As with any software, organizations need to manage the security of Notepad++ installations, especially in enterprise environments where it's widely used by privileged users"
  • IT Support
    medium 1 source
    industry "IT Support: Although Notepad++ offers community support through forums and documentation, there is no official commercial support channel"
  • Integration
    medium 1 source
    industry "Hidden/Implementation Costs: Notepad++ is available at no cost for any purpose, including commercial and governmental use"
  • Security Management
    high 1 source
    industry "This can involve internal IT security efforts to ensure legitimate versions are used and to mitigate supply chain risks"
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Ask your Notepad++ (Windows) sales rep about these costs upfront. Getting them in writing before signing can save you from surprise charges later.

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Intelligence sourced from 4 independent sources
industry TrustRadius Enterprise reviews Trustpilot Consumer reviews G2 B2B reviews
Key claims include inline source attribution. Data verified against multiple independent sources. 4 source citations total.

Notepad++ (Windows) Pricing FAQ

01 Does Notepad++ (Windows) have a free plan?

Notepad++ (Windows) does not offer a free plan.

02 Does Notepad++ (Windows) offer custom or enterprise pricing?

Yes. Notepad++ (Windows) prices its Donate tier(s) on a custom, contact-sales basis.

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