Neovim Alternatives

Neovim is described as 'Refactored version of Vim with enhanced extensibility and modern plugin architecture' and is a very popular Code Editor in the development category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Neovim for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, BSD and Flathub apps. The best Neovim alternative is Notepad++, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Neovim are Visual Studio Code, VSCodium, Sublime Text and Vim.

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Refactored version of Vim with enhanced extensibility and modern plugin architecture.

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Neovim alternatives page was last updated Jul 5, 2025
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  1. jdTextEdit icon

    jdTextEdit

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    jdTextEdit is a powerful texteditor with a lot of features.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Mainwindow

    Properties

    1.  Configurable

    Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Autocompletion
    3.  Portable
    4.  Syntax Highlighting
    5.  Python-based
    6.  QT Based

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  2. Code Writer icon

    Code Writer

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    Code Writer is a free text and code editor app for the Windows platform, downloadable from the Windows Store. Use it as a replacement for Notepad and other quick edit apps.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Code Writer screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Syntax Highlighting
    2.  Dark Mode

    Code Writer VS Neovim

     
  4. Text Editor icon

    Text Editor

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    GNOME Text Editor is a simple text editor focused on a pleasing default experience.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • GNOME
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Text Editor screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Support for Themes
    3.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Syntax Highlighting
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Crash recovery
    7.  Auto-saving

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  5. EdytorNC icon

    EdytorNC

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    EdytorNC is text editor for CNC programmers. Some features : bolt holes calculation; solutions of triangles calculation; speed, feed calculation; conversion inch/mm, mm/inch; code colouring; RS232 data transmission with automatic file saving and possibility to download new CNC...

    175 EdytorNC alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • PL flagPoland
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    EdytorNC screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Last update on Nov 2018.

    EdytorNC Features

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  6. znote icon

    znote

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    Free text and markdown editor. Developer friendly thanks to integrated Dark mode and syntax highlighting of code. Secure your notes on the fly with our AES encoder. Multi-notes and draft support. Available on all platforms.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    znote screenshot 1

    znote Features

    1.  WYSIWYG Support
    2.  Support for MarkDown

    znote VS Neovim

     
  7. Black Playground icon

    Black Playground

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    The uncompromising Python code formatter.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    Black Playground screenshot 1

    Black Playground Features

    1.  Ad-free

    Black Playground VS Neovim

     
  9. Nota (Maui Applications) icon

    Nota (Maui Applications)

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    Nota is a convergent text editor. Nota is easy to use, with a simple interface by default. Nota supports syntax highlighting for various languages, focus mode, annotations, configurable fonts, colors, a integrated side panel and more.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • MX flagMexico

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Nota (Maui Applications) screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  Syntax Highlighting

    Nota (Maui Applications) VS Neovim

     
  10. Keypress Editor icon

    Keypress Editor

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    A new code editor for Chrome and ChromeOS.

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Chrome OS
    • Google Chrome
    Keypress Editor screenshot 1

    Keypress Editor Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Coding

    Keypress Editor VS Neovim

     
  11. ptext icon

    ptext

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    A nano like text editor built with pure C.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD

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  12. Hacker Pad icon

    Hacker Pad

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    Hacker Pad is a convenient scratch pad that allows everyone, especially developer, to quickly jot down ideas and snippets. This comes from the need of my colleagues who struggle with how to quickly write down notes in a convenient way.

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • VN flagVietnam

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Hacker Pad screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Syntax Highlighting
    3.  Sits in the MenuBar
    4.  Auto-saving

    Hacker Pad VS Neovim

     
  13. PearAI icon

    PearAI

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    PearAI acts as an inventory that curates the leading, cutting-edge AI tools in one place. Effortlessly use the best AI tools without having to waste effort looking for alternatives.

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    PearAI screenshot 1

    PearAI Features

    1.  Syntax Highlighting
    2.  WYSIWYG Support

    PearAI VS Neovim

     
  14. Embitz icon

    Embitz

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    Embitz is a free C/C++ IDE built to meet the most demanding needs of its users working in the field of embedded software development Finally, an IDE with all the features you need and operation across different targets (ARM, MSP430, PIC, ...).

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Embitz screenshot 1

    Embitz Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions

    Embitz VS Neovim

     
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