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VimR vs Sublime Text
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
VimR
8.0GUI for the Neovim text editor
Sublime Text
8.0Text editor for code, markup and prose
| Metric | VimR | Sublime Text |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 172 | 5.8K |
| 90-day Installs | 447 | 16.2K |
| 365-day Installs | 2.1K | 62.4K |
| Version | 0.63.0,20260425.152925 | 4200 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 6.9K | 856 |
| GitHub Forks | 227 | 43 |
| Open Issues | 314 | 2.0K |
| License | MIT | — |
| Language | Swift | — |
| Last GitHub Commit | 3mo ago | 3y ago |
| First Seen | Aug 16, 2014 | Sep 22, 2012 |
Reviews
VimR
VimR is a sleek macOS GUI for Neovim, offering a native experience with features like split windows and custom keybindings. Built with Swift, it's perfect for developers who prefer Neovim's powerful text editing capabilities within a modern graphical interface.
VimR provides a graphical user interface for Neovim on macOS.
Pros
- + Offers a native macOS experience for Neovim users
- + Built with Swift, ensuring a modern and efficient application
- + Auto-updates keep the software current and secure
- + High community interest and active development
Cons
- - Occasional issues with PATH configuration
- - Some users report rare bugs, though these are typically 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