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Helix vs Neovim

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Helix vs Neovim
Fact	Helix	Neovim
Language	Rust	Vim Script
Licence	MPL-2.0	Other
Stars	46k	103k
Latest	25.07.1	v0.12.5
Last push	2026-09-29	2026-10-06
Release cadence	about 95 days between releases	about 25 days between releases
Active contributors	8 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days	43+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flags	none	none

How they relate

Helix replaces Neovim. Alternatives to Neovim →
PartialSelection-first modal editing with language servers and tree-sitter built in.
Both replace Vim. Alternatives to Vim →
PartialHelixModal like Vim but selection first, with LSP and tree-sitter built in.
Drop-inNeovimReads most Vim configuration and plugins, adds Lua and a built-in LSP client.