EditPlus
Text editor software
Editor software
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$35 one-time per 1-user license
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What is EditPlus
EditPlus is a Windows-based text editor used for general text editing and for writing code and markup such as HTML, CSS, and scripting languages. It targets developers and technical users who want a lightweight editor with syntax highlighting and common editing utilities. The product includes built-in tools such as FTP/SFTP support and a browser preview workflow for web files. It is distributed as proprietary software under a paid license.
Lightweight Windows desktop editor
EditPlus runs as a native Windows application and focuses on fast startup and responsive editing for day-to-day files. It suits users who prefer a traditional desktop editor rather than an IDE-style environment. For teams standardizing on Windows, it can be simpler to deploy than cross-platform toolchains that rely on additional runtimes.
Web authoring conveniences
The editor includes features commonly used in web development workflows, such as syntax highlighting for web languages and an in-editor browser preview approach. It also supports project-style organization for working with sets of related files. These capabilities reduce the need to switch between separate tools for basic web page editing and quick checks.
Built-in FTP/SFTP publishing
EditPlus provides integrated file transfer capabilities (including FTP and secure variants, depending on configuration) for uploading and managing files on remote servers. This can streamline simple publish-and-edit workflows for static sites or server-hosted scripts. Users who do not want a separate client for occasional transfers may find this integration practical.
Windows-only platform support
EditPlus is primarily designed for Microsoft Windows and does not offer the same native experience across macOS and Linux. This limits suitability for mixed-OS teams or organizations that require consistent tooling across developer environments. It can also complicate training and standard operating procedures when multiple platforms are in use.
Smaller extension ecosystem
Compared with editors that emphasize extensibility and large community marketplaces, EditPlus has a more limited plugin and extension ecosystem. This can restrict advanced customization, language tooling, and integrations with modern developer services. Teams may need to rely on external tools for linting, formatting, or language intelligence depending on their stack.
Not an IDE replacement
EditPlus focuses on text editing and does not provide full integrated development environment capabilities such as deep refactoring, advanced debugging, or comprehensive language servers out of the box. For larger codebases or complex application development, users may need additional tools to cover build, test, and debug workflows. This can reduce its fit as a single standard tool for end-to-end software development.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1-user license | $35 (one-time) | Perpetual (non-expiring) license; personal username/regcode to unlock; free minor upgrades and bug patches; one free upgrade to the next major release; free e-mail technical support. |
| 5-user license | $150 ($30 each, one-time) | Same benefits as above; volume pricing. |
| 10-user license | $230 ($23 each, one-time) | Same benefits as above; volume pricing. |
| 20-user license | $420 ($21 each, one-time) | Same benefits as above; volume pricing. |
| 30-user license | $510 ($17 each, one-time) | Same benefits as above; volume pricing. |
| 50-user license | $700 ($14 each, one-time) | Same benefits as above; volume pricing. |
| 100-user license | $900 ($9 each, one-time) | Same benefits as above; volume pricing. |
