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macSVG vs MacVim

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

macSVG

6.0
Developer Tools

App for designing HTML5 Scalable Vector Graphics

MacVim

8.0
Developer Tools

Text 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.