Geany
8.1#5 in text editorsFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitGeany vs Visual Studio Code
Visual Studio Code
8.2#3 in text editorsFree planFree planWebLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Geany | Visual Studio Code |
|---|---|---|
| Column editing | Yes | Yes |
| Extension support | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-cursor editing | No | Yes |
Geany plans
- GeanyFree
Visual Studio Code plans
- Visual Studio CodeFree
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 Visual Studio Code if…
VS Code suits developers who want a free editor for desktop or browser coding, with built-in tools and a large extension library. It also fits users who want to combine AI agent workflows with direct coding, provided they have a GitHub account to start building with agents.