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Notepad++ vs UltraEdit: who evaluates each

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In our data, 15 companies have people who reviewed both Notepad++ and UltraEdit: 3% of the 431 companies whose people reviewed Notepad++, and 5% of the 282 that reviewed UltraEdit.

How many companies evaluated both

Notepad++ only
416
companies
Both
15
companies
UltraEdit only
267
companies

Only 15 companies evaluated both Notepad++ and UltraEdit, representing 3% of Notepad++'s review base and 5% of UltraEdit's. The minimal overlap suggests these products typically appeal to distinct buyer groups rather than serving as direct alternatives in evaluation cycles.

Who reviews each, by team

Notepad++ and UltraEdit, in contacts
Notepad++UltraEdit
Sales61%00%
Marketing194%134%
Engineering & IT31061%12141%
Operations & Finance326%114%
Consulting & Analysis6914%6522%
Leadership255%3110%
Other4910%5619%

Notepad++ drew reviewers primarily from Engineering & IT (310 reviewers), with meaningful participation from Consulting & Analysis (69) and Leadership (25). UltraEdit's reviewer base also centered on Engineering & IT (121), but with stronger representation from Consulting & Analysis (65) and Leadership (31) relative to its smaller overall group.

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Frequently asked questions

How many companies reviewed only one of these products?
416 companies reviewed Notepad++ but not UltraEdit, while 267 reviewed UltraEdit but not Notepad++. This disparity reflects Notepad++'s broader evaluation footprint.
Which teams review these products most?
Both products are reviewed heavily by Engineering & IT teams: 310 reviewers for Notepad++ and 121 for UltraEdit. Consulting & Analysis teams show notable interest in both, with 69 evaluating Notepad++ and 65 reviewing UltraEdit.
Do companies typically evaluate both tools together?
No. Only 15 companies reviewed both products, a very small fraction of either product's review base, indicating that buyers evaluating one tool rarely include the other in their selection process.

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