jEdit is a free software text editor available under the GNU General Public License version 2.0. It is written in Java and runs on any operating system with Java support, including BSD, Linux, macOS and Windows.
License: Open Source
Geany is a lightweight and user-friendly IDE suited for quick coding tasks, while jEdit offers a rich feature set and extensive customization options, making it more suitable for advanced users and larger projects. The choice between the two largely depends on the user's needs for simplicity versus functionality.