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Lapce vs Geany
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Lapce
8.0Open source code editor written in Rust
Geany
7.5Small and lightweight IDE
| Metric | Lapce | Geany |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 7.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 128 | 161 |
| 90-day Installs | 360 | 523 |
| 365-day Installs | 1.6K | 2.4K |
| Version | 0.4.6 | 2.1 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 38.1K | 3.6K |
| GitHub Forks | 1.2K | 648 |
| Open Issues | 872 | 1.2K |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | Rust | C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 4mo ago | 3mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
Lapce
Lapce is a high-performance, open-source code editor written in Rust, offering a lightweight alternative to VSCode with strong community support and active development.
Lapce provides a fast and powerful code editing experience with features like syntax highlighting and support for multiple programming languages.
Pros
- + High-performance and lightweight
- + Written in Rust with strong community support
- + Regular updates and active development
Cons
- - Lacks some advanced features like Vim support
- - No auto-update functionality
Geany
Geany is a lightweight IDE designed for simplicity and speed, offering features like syntax highlighting and plugin support. It's ideal for developers who prefer minimalistic tools without unnecessary features.
Geany provides a fast and simple integrated development environment with essential coding features.
Pros
- + Minimal and fast interface
- + Supports multiple programming languages
- + Syntax highlighting and code completion
- + Extensible with plugins
- + Cross-platform availability
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Limited community engagement outside Hacker News