Tech riderRev. 22 Sept 2026
- 1Runs onLinux, Mac, Windows
- 2CostsNot stated by the maker
- 3Extension supportYes
2 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: github.com
Overview
Vim is ranked #17 of 82 in text editors on Specifiction, made by Vim. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows.
Compared on text editors
- Free plan
- Yesgithub.com
- Extension support
- Yesgithub.com
Facts
- Supported platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linuxgithub.com · 22 Sept 2026
- Macro recording
- Yesgithub.com · 22 Sept 2026
- Column editing
- Yesgithub.com · 22 Sept 2026
Company
- Founded
- 1991vim.org · 28 Sept 2026
Best Vim alternatives
See all 20 All accessCh 01 Neovim Free planAndroidAPI Free to start9.1 All accessCh 02 Zed Free planFree trialLinux from $10/mo9.0 All accessCh 03 Visual Studio Code Free planLinuxMac Free to start8.9 All accessCh 04 EmEditor Free trialWindows from $0.42/mo8.7 All accessCh 05 BBEdit Free planFree trialMac from $59.99/mo8.6 All accessCh 06 Kate Free planLinuxMac Free to start8.5
Where it ranks on Specifiction
- Best Text Editors in 2026#17 of 82
- Best Code Editors in 2026#17 of 44
- Best Go IDEs in 2026#18 of 22
Is Vim yours?
Claim it for free: prove the domain, then correct facts, plans and screenshots. An editor reviews every change.
Sources
- github.com/vim/vim· checked 22 Sept 2026
- vim.org· checked 28 Sept 2026