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Kakoune vs Neovim

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KakouneNeovim
LanguageC++Vim Script
LicenceUnlicenseOther
Stars11k103k
Latestv2026.05.21v0.12.5
Last push2026-10-032026-10-06
Release cadenceabout 176 days between releasesabout 25 days between releases
Active contributors22 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days43+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace Vim. Alternatives to Vim →

    PartialKakouneModal editing that selects first and acts second, with different keys.

    Drop-inNeovimReads most Vim configuration and plugins, adds Lua and a built-in LSP client.