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Neovim vs Vim
The same facts for both, read from GitHub every night, and the relation a person reviewed.
| Fact | Neovim | Vim |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Vim Script | Vim Script |
| Licence | Other | Vim |
| Stars | 103k | 41k |
| Latest | v0.12.5 | v9.2.1167 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-05 |
| Release cadence | about 25 days between releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 43+ 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
Neovim replaces Vim. Alternatives to Vim →
Drop-inReads most Vim configuration and plugins, adds Lua and a built-in LSP client.
Neovim
✓ signed The latest release, v0.12.5, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Vim
✓ signed The latest release, v9.2.1167, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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