Notepad++ vs Nova
| Notepad++ | Nova | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | $4.08/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Windows | macOS |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Supported platforms | Windows | macOS |
| Multi-cursor editing | Yes | Yes |
| Macro recording | Yes | — |
| Column editing | Yes | Yes |
| Large-file handling | Yes | — |
| Extension support | Yes | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Text Editors, Best Code Editors. On Freedom251, Notepad++ scores higher on our published basis.