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The best Neovim alternatives

Hyperextensible, Vim-based terminal text editor with Lua plugins, built-in LSP and Tree-sitter. If it is not working for you, here are 8 apps that do the same job, closest match first.

Built from official pricing pages and app store listings, prices checked 2026-11-01. Not paid to be here.

At a glance

AppPricePlatformsPick it if
Neovim (the app you have)Free and open sourceMac, Windows, Linux-
ZedPersonal $0 foreverMac, Linux, Windowsyou want AI built in
Visual Studio CodeFree and open sourceMac, Windows, Linux, Webyou need it on the web
Android StudioFree downloadWindows, Mac, Linuxyou want AI built in
PyCharmCore features freeMac, Windows, Linuxyou want AI built in
Sublime TextPersonal license: one-time purchase with 3 years of updatesMac, Windows, Linuxyou would rather not pay a subscription
IntelliJ IDEAFree download includes 30 days of UltimateMac, Windows, Linuxyou want AI built in
WebStormFree for non-commercial useMac, Windows, Linuxyou want AI built in
DashPaidAppleyou use Apple devices
1

Zed

Personal $0 forever; Pro $10/month after a free trial; Business $30/seat/month

Fast open-source code editor written in Rust, with parallel AI agents, edit prediction, real-time collaboration and Vim mode.

Pick it if you want AI built in and you work with a team.

Free planMacLinuxWindows
2

Visual Studio Code

Free and open source; agents can be used free with a GitHub account

Microsoft's free, open-source code editor with AI agents, a huge extension marketplace, built-in Git, terminal and debugger.

Pick it if you need it on the web and you want AI built in.

FreeMacWindowsLinuxWeb
3

Android Studio

Free download

Google's official IDE for Android apps, with Gemini AI, Compose design tools, an emulator and device streaming.

Pick it if you want AI built in.

FreeWindowsMacLinux
4

PyCharm

Core features free

JetBrains' Python IDE with free core features, Jupyter notebooks, web frameworks, debugging and AI agent support; Pro adds more.

Pick it if you want AI built in and you are a student.

Free planMacWindowsLinux
5

Sublime Text

Personal license: one-time purchase with 3 years of updates

Fast, GPU-rendered text editor for code, markup and prose, known for multiple selections and Goto Anything.

Pick it if you would rather not pay a subscription.

Pay onceMacWindowsLinux
6

IntelliJ IDEA

Free download includes 30 days of Ultimate; paid individual and organization subscriptions

JetBrains' IDE for Java and Kotlin with deep code intelligence, refactoring, debugging, framework support and AI agents.

Pick it if you want AI built in and you run a small business.

Free planMacWindowsLinux
7

WebStorm

Free for non-commercial use; commercial subscription after 30-day trial

JetBrains' JavaScript and TypeScript IDE, free for non-commercial use, with refactoring, debugging, database tools and AI agents.

Pick it if you want AI built in.

Free planMacWindowsLinux
8

Dash

Paid; purchase/subscription via kapeli.com

Offline API documentation browser and snippet manager for Mac with 200+ docsets and MCP access for AI assistants.

Pick it if you use Apple devices.

PaidMac

We matched these apps to Neovim by what they are for, who they suit and where they run, using our research on each app's official website and app store listing. We have not tested them hands-on for this page. Check the price on each app's own site before you buy.

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