Cursor
8.3#1 in editor softwareFrom $8 a monthFree planiOSWebAPILinux
VisitCursor vs Geany
What both publish
| Fact | Cursor | Geany |
|---|---|---|
| Documentation | The documentation covers installation, agents, models, CLI, SDKs, integrations, customization, billing, and security. | Official documentation includes a manual, FAQ, release notes, hacking guidance, wiki and plugin API reference. |
| Notable news | Cursor announced a beta Environments API on October 16, 2026, with cloud-agent environments supporting up to 300 repositories. | Geany-Plugins 2.0 was announced on October 19, 2023 with GeanyVC, ProjectOrganizer, file-manager and terminal actions, sidebar restoration and Vimmode improvements. |
Cursor plans
- FreeFree
- HobbyFree
- Plus$8 a month
- Pro$20 a month
- Teams$30 a month
- Premium$30 a month
Geany plans
- GeanyFree
Pick Cursor if…
Cursor may suit developers who want model choice and agent-based coding workflows across desktop, terminal, Slack, or GitHub. Teams and enterprises may value the listed shared administration and access controls.
Pick Geany if…
Geany suits developers seeking a free code editor and IDE for Linux, macOS, or Windows. Its supported file types and plugin support may fit people who want an extensible environment with an embedded terminal.