Kakoune
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VisitKakoune vs Neovim
What both publish
| Fact | Kakoune | Neovim |
|---|---|---|
| Extension support | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| License | The project repository identifies the Unlicense as its license. | Neovim is licensed under Apache 2.0 except for parts contributed under the Vim license. |
| Macro recording | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-cursor editing | Yes | Yes |
| Product | Kakoune is a modal code editor inspired by Vi and Vim. | Neovim is a Vim-based text editor engineered for extensibility and usability. |
| Supported platforms | Linux,macOS | Linux,macOS,Windows,Android |
Kakoune plans
- KakouneFree
Neovim plans
- NeovimFree
Pick Kakoune if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Neovim if…
Neovim suits users who want Vim’s editing model alongside Lua plugins, language-server features and an extensible API. It is also relevant to developers embedding an editor in a GUI, IDE or browser.