Best Neovim alternatives
4 tools that do what Neovim does, ranked by our overall review score.
By AppDuo Editorial Team · Updated
Why are you switching?
Visual Studio Code8.0Microsoft's free code editor, extended by add-ons, with built-in AI agentsEasier than NeovimOpen source
IntelliJ IDEA7.4JetBrains' Java and Kotlin IDE, now a single product for Community and UltimateEasier than NeovimOpen source
Cursor7.4An AI-first code editor with agents that run locally or in the cloudEasier than Neovim
Sublime Text6.9Fast, lightweight code editor sold as a one-time license with 3 years of updatesEasier than Neovim
Best Neovim alternatives at a glance: data table
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| App | Score | Free plan | Cheapest paid plan | User rating | Platforms | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neovim | 7.4 | Yes | — | — | Windows, macOS, Linux | Nov 11, 2026 |
| Visual Studio Code | 8.0 | Yes | — | — | Windows, macOS, Linux, Web | Nov 10, 2026 |
| IntelliJ IDEA | 7.4 | Yes | $19.90/userUltimate (Individual) | 2.6/5Trustpilot (JetBrains, all products) | Windows, macOS, Linux | Nov 10, 2026 |
| Cursor | 7.4 | Yes | $8Plus | 4.7/5App Store (United States) | Windows, macOS, Linux, Web, iOS | Nov 10, 2026 |
| Sublime Text | 6.9 | No | — | 8.7/10TrustRadius | Windows, macOS, Linux | Nov 11, 2026 |