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Kakoune vs Vim
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| Fact | Kakoune | Vim |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C++ | Vim Script |
| Licence | Unlicense | Vim |
| Stars | 11k | 41k |
| Latest | v2026.05.21 | v9.2.1167 |
| Last push | 2026-10-03 | 2026-10-05 |
| Release cadence | about 176 days between releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 22 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 91+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Kakoune replaces Vim. Alternatives to Vim →
PartialModal editing that selects first and acts second, with different keys.
Kakoune
- v2026.05.212026-05-21Kakoune 2026.05.21
- v2026.04.122026-04-12Kakoune 2026.04.12
- v2025.06.032025-06-03Kakoune 2025.06.03
- v2024.05.182024-05-18Kakoune 2024.05.18
- v2024.05.092024-05-09Kakoune 2024.05.09
Vim
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Kakoune
unsigned The latest release, v2026.05.21, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Vim
✓ signed The latest release, v9.2.1167, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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