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AstroNvim vs Doom Emacs

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AstroNvim vs Doom Emacs
FactAstroNvimDoom Emacs
LanguageLuaEmacs Lisp
LicenceGPL-3.0MIT
Stars14k23k
Latestv6.1.1v2.2.4
Last push2026-10-302026-11-06
Release cadenceabout 32 days between releasestoo few releases
Active contributors2 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days7 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone
  • Both replace Visual Studio Code. Alternatives to Visual Studio Code →

    PartialAstroNvimA preconfigured Neovim setup with LSP, completion and a file tree; terminal-based, with fewer extensions.

    PartialDoom EmacsAn Emacs configuration with LSP, git and project navigation; keyboard-driven, with a smaller extension pool.