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Geany vs Lapce
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| Fact | Geany | Lapce |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C | Rust |
| Licence | GPL-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 3.7k | 39k |
| Latest | 2.1.0 | v0.4.6 |
| Last push | 2026-09-27 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 480 days between releases | about 64 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 3 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 4 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 →
PartialGeanyA lightweight GTK editor with build commands, symbol lists and plugins.
Full replacementLapceA fast native editor with modal editing, language servers and plugins.
Geany
Geany
✓ signed The latest release, 2.1.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Lapce
✓ signed The latest release, v0.4.6, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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