Neovim
neovim.io
Hyperextensible Vim-based editor for terminal power users
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About Neovim
Neovim modernizes Vim with Lua configuration, built-in LSP, tree-sitter parsing and an async plugin architecture, powering thousands of custom setups and distributions like LazyVim — free and open source.
Published 2026-08-06 · Links checked 2026-09-16
Where Neovim fits
Neovim is tagged #editor, #vim, #open-source. Each tag links to every listed tool that shares it.
- #editor — 5 listed tools share this tag, including Cursor
- #vim — 3 listed tools share this tag
- #open-source — 106 listed tools share this tag
Neovim is one of 77 Dev Tools listed on ToolDock. Also in Dev Tools: n8n, Replit, Exa — see the Dev Tools ranking (neutral, stable positions; no paid placement).
Compare Neovim with Dev Tools tools
Side-by-side pages use listing facts only: pricing, shared and unique tags, official-site facts where available, and verification dates.
| Tool | Pricing | Shared tags | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freemium | #editor | Neovim vs Cursor → | |
| Free | #open-source | Neovim vs Astro → | |
| Free | #open-source | Neovim vs Bun → | |
| Free | #open-source | Neovim vs Vite → |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Neovim?
Neovim is a Dev tool: Hyperextensible Vim-based editor for terminal power users. It is listed on ToolDock with a direct link to its official site.
Is Neovim free?
Yes — Neovim is listed as free on ToolDock. Pricing label set at listing time; official pricing page linked where verified — see the official website for current details.
What are the best Neovim alternatives?
Alternatives to Neovim listed on ToolDock (matched by shared tags and category) include Cursor, Zed. See the full list of Neovim alternatives.