Neovim
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VisitNeovim vs SciTE
What both publish
| Fact | Neovim | SciTE |
|---|---|---|
| Column editing | Yes | Yes |
| Extension support | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Large-file handling | Yes | Yes |
| License | Neovim is licensed under Apache 2.0 except for parts contributed under the Vim license. | The download page says the license for using Scintilla or SciTE is similar to Python’s and contains very few restrictions. |
| Macro recording | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-cursor editing | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Linux,macOS,Windows,Android | Windows,macOS,Linux |
Neovim plans
- NeovimFree
SciTE plans
- SciTEFree
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 SciTE if…
SciTE suits people who want a free editor with syntax styling and the ability to build or run source files. Its maker positions it for jobs with simple configurations.