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SideX vs Geany
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
SideX
7.0Code editor based on VS Code and Tauri
Geany
7.5Small and lightweight IDE
| Metric | SideX | Geany |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 7.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 20 | 122 |
| 90-day Installs | 20 | 358 |
| 365-day Installs | 20 | 2.0K |
| Version | 0.1.2 | 2.1 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 2.9K | 3.6K |
| GitHub Forks | 237 | 648 |
| Open Issues | 49 | 1.2K |
| License | MIT | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1mo ago | 7mo ago |
| First Seen | Sep 17, 2026 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
SideX
SideX is a lightweight code editor based on VS Code, rebuilt using Tauri, making it 96% smaller. It's ideal for developers seeking a compact alternative without the bloat of traditional editors.
Recreates VS Code's functionality using Tauri, offering a more lightweight experience.
Pros
- + Significantly lighter than VS Code
- + Same architecture as VS Code for familiarity
- + Actively maintained with regular updates
Cons
- - Early release with some bugs
- - No auto-update feature available
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