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CudaText vs Geany
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| Fact | CudaText | Geany |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Python | C |
| Licence | MPL-2.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Stars | 3.2k | 3.7k |
| Latest | 1.237.1.1 | 2.1.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-09-27 |
| Release cadence | about 21 days between releases | about 480 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 3+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 3 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Sublime Text. Alternatives to Sublime Text →
Full replacementCudaTextCross-platform editor with multiple carets, a minimap and Python plugins.
PartialGeanyA lightweight GTK editor with build commands, symbol lists and plugins.
CudaText
unsigned The latest release, 1.237.1.1, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Geany
✓ signed The latest release, 2.1.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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