macSVG vs MacVim
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
macSVG
6.0App for designing HTML5 Scalable Vector Graphics
MacVim
8.0Text editor
| Metric | macSVG | MacVim |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 66 | 467 |
| 90-day Installs | 183 | 1.4K |
| 365-day Installs | 700 | 4.9K |
| Version | 1.2.0 | 183,9.2.321 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 1.3K | 7.8K |
| GitHub Forks | 80 | 688 |
| Open Issues | 22 | 189 |
| License | NOASSERTION | Vim |
| Language | Objective-C | Vim Script |
| Last GitHub Commit | 3y ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 23, 2017 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
macSVG
macSVG is an open-source macOS app for designing HTML5 SVG graphics, offering real-time previews and animation capabilities. It's ideal for developers and designers needing to create or animate SVGs.
Allows users to design and animate HTML5 Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) using a WebKit-based interface.
Pros
- + Open-source with a supportive community
- + WebKit integration for real-time previews
- + Supports SVG animations and design
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Compatibility issues with older macOS versions
- - Inactive recent development
MacVim
MacVim is a macOS implementation of Vim, a powerful text editor favored by developers. It integrates native macOS features with Vim's robust editing capabilities, offering a strong plugin ecosystem and regular updates. Ideal for developers who appreciate Vim's efficiency and flexibility on macOS.
Provides a macOS version of Vim with native features and regular updates.
Pros
- + Strong community and extensive plugin ecosystem.
- + Native macOS integration with features like the file browser.
- + Regular updates and active development.
Cons
- - Steep learning curve for new users.
- - Some historical bugs, though resolved.