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MacVim vs Sublime Text
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
MacVim
8.0Text editor
Sublime Text
8.0Text editor for code, markup and prose
| Metric | MacVim | Sublime Text |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 467 | 5.8K |
| 90-day Installs | 1.4K | 16.2K |
| 365-day Installs | 4.9K | 62.4K |
| Version | 183,9.2.321 | 4200 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 7.8K | 856 |
| GitHub Forks | 688 | 43 |
| Open Issues | 189 | 2.0K |
| License | Vim | — |
| Language | Vim Script | — |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2mo ago | 3y ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Sep 22, 2012 |
Reviews
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.
Sublime Text
Sublime Text is a high-performance text editor known for its speed, customizability, and extensive plugin ecosystem. It supports coding, markup, and prose, making it ideal for developers and writers alike.
Sublime Text is a versatile text editor that supports coding, markup, and prose writing.
Pros
- + High-speed performance and responsiveness
- + Extensive plugin and theme support for customization
- + Cross-platform availability
Cons
- - Not open-source
- - Steep learning curve for new users