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VSCodium vs Geany
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
VSCodium
8.0Binary releases of VS Code without MS branding/telemetry/licensing
Geany
7.5Small and lightweight IDE
| Metric | VSCodium | Geany |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 7.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 3.4K | 210 |
| 90-day Installs | 10.3K | 553 |
| 365-day Installs | 37.7K | 2.5K |
| Version | 1.116.02821 | 2.1 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 30.4K | 3.6K |
| GitHub Forks | 1.6K | 648 |
| Open Issues | 150 | 1.2K |
| License | MIT | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | Shell | C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1mo ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Sep 13, 2018 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
VSCodium
VSCodium offers a clean, open-source version of VS Code without Microsoft branding, telemetry, or licensing. It's ideal for developers seeking a privacy-focused, customizable editor.
Provides binary releases of VS Code without Microsoft elements.
Pros
- + 100% open-source with MIT licensing.
- + No telemetry or Microsoft branding.
- + Strong community and regular updates.
Cons
- - Some historical bugs, though mostly resolved.
- - Limited customization options compared to VS Code.
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