Notepad++ is a free open source notepad replacement and code editor with nice features. It supports syntax highlighting for many languages and has an extension system as well. Developed by Don Ho
License: Open Source
Kate is a powerful text editor tailored for developers, offering extensive features like terminal integration and version control, making it ideal for complex coding tasks. Notepad++, while lightweight and user-friendly, lacks some advanced functionalities and is primarily suited for basic text editing and coding on Windows.