Neovim
8.1#4 in text editorsFree planFree planAndroidAPILinuxmacOS
VisitNeovim vs Smultron
What both publish
| Fact | Neovim | Smultron |
|---|---|---|
| Column editing | Yes | Yes |
| Editor features | Neovim includes multicursor editing, built-in LSP support, a terminal emulator and modern terminal features. | Smultron 14 includes a sidebar, inspector, bookmarks, notes, syntax support, advanced find, columns, and document comparison. |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Large-file handling | Yes | Yes |
| Product | Neovim is a Vim-based text editor engineered for extensibility and usability. | Smultron is a text editor for everyday writing and code, intended for beginners and experts. |
| Supported platforms | Linux,macOS,Windows,Android | macOS |
Neovim plans
- NeovimFree
Smultron plans
- Smultron 14$9.99, paid once
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 Smultron if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.