Side by side
Geany vs Neovim
Both stand on code editors. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Open source LinuxMacWindows
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.
Visit Geany Free plan AndroidAPILinux+3
Neovim pairs Vim-style editing with a documented API, plugin options, and built-in language-server features. Windows users need version 8 or newer, and parts of the codebase have Vim-licensed exceptions.
Visit NeovimThe facts
| Geany | Neovim | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Android, API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | geany.org | neovim.io |
| On code editors | #1 of 45 | #5 of 45 |
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
Neovim: what it does well
- Lua plugins and `init.lua` configuration
- Built-in language-server support for inspection and refactoring
- Tree-sitter supports syntax highlighting and text objects
- Includes multicursor, macro, and column editing
- Free under Apache 2.0 with Vim-licensed exceptions
What to know first
- Windows 8 or newer required
- Windows 7 and older are unsupported
- Some portions use the Vim license