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MacVimNeovim Qt
Free

Free to download and use; source is published on GitHub.

 Free

Free and open source.

macOS Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Full Vim editing in a native Mac app
  • Supports older macOS releases back to 10.9
  • Gives Neovim its own desktop window outside a terminal
  • Lightweight C++ and Qt6 code base
  • macOS only
  • Vim's modal editing has a steep learning curve
  • Neovim must be installed separately
  • Fewer GUI extras than some other Neovim front ends
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License not stated License not stated
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

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