Microsoft Edit
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VisitMicrosoft Edit vs Neovim
What both publish
| Fact | Microsoft Edit | Neovim |
|---|---|---|
| Extension support | No | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| License | The project is open source under the MIT license. | Neovim is licensed under Apache 2.0 except for parts contributed under the Vim license. |
| Security reporting | The repository asks users to report security vulnerabilities to the Microsoft Security Response Center rather than through public GitHub issues. | Security vulnerabilities can be reported through the Neovim GitHub security advisories page. |
| Supported platforms | Windows,macOS,Linux | Linux,macOS,Windows,Android |
Microsoft Edit plans
- Microsoft EditFree
Neovim plans
- NeovimFree
Pick Microsoft Edit 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.