Compare software

LemVim
Free

Free and open source.

 Free

Free under the Vim licence, which is GPL-compatible charityware and asks for a donation to…

macOS, Linux, Command line Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
  • Extensible in Common Lisp while running
  • Emacs-like and Vim-like modes
  • Already installed on nearly every server you will ever log into
  • Decades of plugins, and configuration knowledge that does not expire
  • Extending it requires learning Common Lisp
  • GUI is in transition from SDL2 to a webview version
  • The learning curve is the standard example of a steep learning curve
  • Language server and completion support needs plugins that Neovim handles better
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License not stated License: Vim
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 21, 2026

Catalog facts only. Anything “not stated” is unconfirmed. Check full listings for details.