Geany
8.1#5 in text editorsFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitGeany vs Nova
What both publish
| Fact | Geany | Nova |
|---|---|---|
| Column editing | Yes | Yes |
| Extension support | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Multi-cursor editing | No | Yes |
Geany plans
- GeanyFree
Nova plans
- Nova license$99 a month
- License renewal$49 a year
- Nova license renewal$49 a year
- Nova$99, paid once
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 Nova if…
Nova suits developers using macOS who want an editor with debugging, Git, remote-file, language-server, and extension support. It is designed for single users rather than multi-seat licensing.