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Notepad++ vs Zed
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| Fact | Notepad++ | Zed |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C++ | Rust |
| Licence | Other | Other |
| Stars | 29k | 91k |
| Latest | v8.9.8.1 | v1.22.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 36 days between releases | about 7 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 33 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 184+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Sublime Text. Alternatives to Sublime Text →
PartialNotepad++A fast native editor with plugins, on Windows only.
Full replacementZedA fast native editor with language servers and collaboration built in.
Notepad++
Zed
- v1.23.1-pre2026-09-30This week's release includes BYOK support for GPT-6.1 Sol and the ability to preview JSONL and NDJSON files as tables.pre-release
- v1.22.02026-09-30This week's release includes BYOK support for GPT-6.1 Sol, on-the-fly model selection for new subagents, automatic suba…
- v1.21.02026-09-23This week's release includes faster rendering in syntax-highlighted files and Markdown code blocks, a language server c…
- v1.22.0-pre2026-09-23This week's release includes BYOK support for Claude Opus 5.5 (Anthropic) and GPT-6 Astra, Sol, and Luna (OpenAI), on-t…pre-release
- v1.20.22026-09-17Fixed payment errors from non-Zed model providers incorrectly prompting users to upgrade to Zed Pro instead of displayi…
Notepad++
unsigned The latest release, v8.9.8.1, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Zed
✓ signed The latest release, v1.22.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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