MacVim
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VisitMacVim vs Neovim
What both publish
| Fact | MacVim | Neovim |
|---|---|---|
| Column editing | Yes | Yes |
| Extension support | Yes | Yes |
| License | The project says MacVim is released under the Vim License. | Neovim is licensed under Apache 2.0 except for parts contributed under the Vim license. |
| Macro recording | Yes | Yes |
| Product | MacVim is a macOS version of the Vim text editor with a graphical interface and macOS-specific features. | Neovim is a Vim-based text editor engineered for extensibility and usability. |
| Supported platforms | macOS | Linux,macOS,Windows,Android |
MacVim plans
- MacVimFree
Neovim plans
- NeovimFree
Pick MacVim 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.