NoteTab is a text and HTML editor developed by Fookes Software in Switzerland. Available in three editions—Light (free), Standard, and Pro—it is known for its speed, flexible editing features, and legacy-friendly design. With over 25 years of development, NoteTab remains a trusted tool for developers, technical writers, and power users who need fast and efficient text manipulation.
Light Edition -
Basic HTML editing, macros, tabbed interface
Strip HTML tags and convert text formats
Lightweight and quick to launch
Standard and Pro Editions-
Advanced find and replace using wildcards and regular expressions
Two-pane outliner with word count and document stats
Multilingual spell checker and thesaurus
HTML5 and CSS3 libraries with code highlighting
Clipbook macros, snippets, and math evaluation
| Edition | Price | License / Trial | Key Inclusions |
| NoteTab Light | Free | Free for personal & commercial use | Tabbed editing Basic HTML tools Strip HTML tags -Basic macros |
| NoteTab Standard | Not sold separately (included with Pro) | 30-day free trial | Wildcard and regex find/replace Document statistics Two-pane outliner checker and thesaurus Multilingual & RTL support |
| NoteTab Pro | $39.95 (one-time payment) | 30-day trial + 90-day refund | Includes all features in Light and Standard HTML5/CSS3 support Full Clipbook macros Toolbar/menu customization Multi-level undo |
Extremely fast and lightweight, ideal for handling large files
Strong HTML and plain text editing tools
Affordable lifetime pricing with no subscriptions
Award-winning software with long-standing reliability
Not a native Unicode editor; limited to single-byte encodings
Lacks modern IDE features like version control or live preview
Windows-only application
Slower release cycles for updates
Pricing yet to be updated!
Clients yet to be updated!
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