Geany
8.1#5 in text editorsFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitGeany vs Neovim
What both publish
| Fact | Geany | Neovim |
|---|---|---|
| Column editing | Yes | Yes |
| Extension support | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Macro recording | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-cursor editing | No | Yes |
Geany plans
- GeanyFree
Neovim plans
- NeovimFree
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.
Pick Neovim if…
Neovim suits users who want Vim’s editing model alongside Lua plugins, language-server features and an extensible API. It is also relevant to developers embedding an editor in a GUI, IDE or browser.