SciTE vs Notepad++ : Which is Better?

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SciTE

SciTE is a SCIntilla based Text Editor. Developed by scintilla.org

License: Open Source

Apps available for Windows Linux BSD Xfce

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Notepad++

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

Categories: Development

Apps available for Windows PortableApps.com

SciTE VS Notepad++ Feature comparision

Feature SciTE Notepad++
Lightweight
Code formatting
Tabbed interface
Custom Language Definitions
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
Built-in Terminal
Autocompletion
Customizable
Support for Themes
Community based
Package Control
Syntax Highlighting
Live Preview
Integrated FTP client
Better syntax highlighting support
Debian package compatible
FOSS
Spell checking
Command line interface
Automatic Indentation
Search and replace
Terminal-based
Cross-platform
Editable text color schemes
Color coding
Configurable
Multiple languages
Auto-saving
Block edit
Built-in editor
Column edit mode
Customer support
Debugger
Developer Tools
Support for FTP
Integrated Search
Support for Javascript
Macros
Multiple Open Tabs
Native GUI
Plugin manager
Portable
Support for regular expressions
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*community curated information: This table may not have the most accurate information. Please suggest changes

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