Lapce
8.0#7 in text editorsFree planFree planExtensionLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitLapce vs Neovim
What both publish
| Fact | Lapce | Neovim |
|---|---|---|
| Community support | The project directs users to Discord, Reddit and Matrix for discussion and feedback. | Users can ask questions through GitHub Discussions or vi.stackexchange.com and chat on Matrix or IRC. |
| Downloads | The official site offers Linux x86_64 and ARM64 archives, Windows x86_64 installer and portable builds, and a universal macOS disk image. | Stable downloads are provided for macOS x86_64 and arm64, Linux x86_64 and arm64, and Windows x86_64 and arm64. |
| Extension support | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| License | The project is released under the permissive Apache License 2.0. | Neovim is licensed under Apache 2.0 except for parts contributed under the Vim license. |
| Multi-cursor editing | Yes | Yes |
| Product | Lapce is an open source code editor written in Rust. | Neovim is a Vim-based text editor engineered for extensibility and usability. |
Lapce plans
- LapceFree
- Lapce editorFree
Neovim plans
- NeovimFree
Pick Lapce if…
Lapce suits developers looking for an open-source editor on Linux, macOS, or Windows. Its remote development, Vim-like editing, and WASI-compatible plugins may be useful to people who want those workflows.
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.