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Bluefish 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.
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Bluefish offers broad language support, project settings, remote-file access, and integrations in a free desktop editor. Check the Flatpak limitation if your workflow depends on system tools or a browser integration.
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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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| Bluefish | 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 | bluefish.sourceforge.io | geany.org |
| On php ides | #3 of 23 | #1 of 23 |
Bluefish: what it does well
- Free and released under the GNU GPL.
- Supports more than 30 markup and programming languages.
- Can open 1,000 or more documents.
- Works with remote files over several protocols.
- Integrates external tools and custom scripts.
What to know first
- Flatpak restrictions block integration with some system tools.
- Volunteer-run community support is provided through mailing lists and a bug tracker.
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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