A terminal modal text editor written in Rust, inspired by Kakoune and Neovim, with multiple selections and built-in LSP support.
46.7K3.9KRustMPL-2.0Updated 23 days ago
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Best open-source alternatives to Neovim (2026)
Looking for a free, open-source alternative to Neovim? These 1 projects can replace it. Each one passed our quality screening and is explained in plain words, so you can compare stars, license and maintenance at a glance.
Quick comparison
| Project | Stars | License | Last commit |
|---|---|---|---|
| helix-editor/helix | ★ 46.7K | MPL-2.0 | 23 days ago |
FAQ
- Is there a free, open-source alternative to Neovim?
- Yes. The most popular open-source alternatives to Neovim on Repolode are helix.
- Which Neovim alternative should I choose?
- helix has the most GitHub stars and is released under MPL-2.0. Compare the license and last commit of each option in the table above before choosing.