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Apache NetBeans vs Geany
Both stand on php ides. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMacWindows
Apache NetBeans combines a code editor and tools with a modular Swing application framework, at no cost under the Apache License. Check JDK compatibility and the Windows/ARM limitation when choosing a release.
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Geany offers a compact set of editing and terminal features, with plugin support and packages for its listed platforms. Developers who rely on multi-cursor editing should note that it is not included.
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| Apache NetBeans | Geany | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | netbeans.apache.org | geany.org |
| On php ides | #2 of 23 | #1 of 23 |
Apache NetBeans: what it does well
- Free for commercial and non-commercial use.
- Editor supports semantic highlighting and refactoring.
- Includes a modular framework for Swing applications.
- Downloads include hashes and PGP signatures.
What to know first
- Windows/ARM is not fully supported.
- Older releases are no longer supported.
- Linked OS installers are not Apache Foundation releases.
Geany: what it does well
- Provides syntax highlighting and code completion
- Supports several listed programming and markup languages
- Includes embedded terminal emulation
- Plugins can extend the editor
- Supports macro recording and column editing
What to know first
- Does not support multi-cursor editing
- Building from source requires GTK3 and compilers
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