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MacVim vs mi: catalog facts
MacVim	mi
Free Free to download and use; source is published on GitHub.	Free Free to use.
macOS	macOS
Full Vim editing in a native Mac app Supports older macOS releases back to 10.9	Free, actively updated with recent security fixes Universal build for Apple Silicon and Intel Macs
macOS only Vim's modal editing has a steep learning curve	Website and documentation are in Japanese macOS only
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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