Helix vs TextPad
| Helix | TextPad | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Supported platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Windows |
| Multi-cursor editing | Yes | — |
| Macro recording | Yes | Yes |
| Extension support | No | — |
Both are listed in Best Text Editors. On Specifiction, Helix scores higher on our published basis.