The gold standard for lightweight, distraction-free coding. In 2026, it features GPU-accelerated rendering, a right-side sidebar option, and an upgraded Python 3.13 plugin host. While proprietary, its 'unlimited evaluation' remains, though the $99 license is required for continued professional use.

A lightweight Windows text editor legendary for its speed and built-in SFTP/FTP capabilities. In late 2025, version 6.1 improved remote file handling and added Text-to-Speech enhancements. While it lacks native AI coding assistants, it remains the fastest tool for one-off PHP/CSS edits directly on the server.