Monaco Editor
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VisitMonaco Editor vs Neovim
What both publish
| Fact | Monaco Editor | Neovim |
|---|---|---|
| Editor features | The API includes standalone code and diff editor creation functions. | Neovim includes multicursor editing, built-in LSP support, a terminal emulator and modern terminal features. |
| Extension support | No | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| License | The project README says Monaco Editor is licensed under the MIT License. | Neovim is licensed under Apache 2.0 except for parts contributed under the Vim license. |
| Product | Monaco Editor is the fully featured code editor from VS Code, provided as a library for use in a web browser. | Neovim is a Vim-based text editor engineered for extensibility and usability. |
| Supported platforms | web | Linux,macOS,Windows,Android |
Monaco Editor plans
- Monaco EditorFree
Neovim plans
- NeovimFree
Pick Monaco Editor 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.