Neovim
8.1#4 in text editorsFree planFree planAndroidAPILinuxmacOS
VisitNeovim vs Notepad2
What both publish
| Fact | Neovim | Notepad2 |
|---|---|---|
| Column editing | Yes | Yes |
| Downloads | Stable downloads are provided for macOS x86_64 and arm64, Linux x86_64 and arm64, and Windows x86_64 and arm64. | The official page lists x86 and x64 program-file downloads, x86 and x64 setup downloads, and a source-code download. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Large-file handling | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Linux,macOS,Windows,Android | Windows |
Neovim plans
- NeovimFree
Notepad2 plans
- Notepad2Free
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.
Pick Notepad2 if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.