Helix vs Neovim

The best value in each numeric row is marked. Sponsorship has no effect on any of them.

Comparison of Helix vs Neovim
Criteria Helix
231 59.5 =
Neovim
34 91.3 =
Score 59.5 91.3 (best)
Release freshness 0.0 86.9 (best)
Adoption signals 77.8 83.5 (best)
Release freshness
Stale: 475 days without a release
Updated 74 days ago
Latest version 25.07.1 · 2025-07-18v0.12.5 · 2026-08-23
Pricing FreeFree
License Open sourceOpen source
Platforms
Linux ✓ ✓
macOS ✓ ✓
Windows ✓ ✓
Features
Integrations
Rank receipt: Helix
#231 overall · #9 in category
59.5/100
  1. Platform readiness +40.0 100.0 × 40%
  2. Release freshness +0.0 0.0 × 35%
  3. Adoption signals +19.4 77.8 × 25%
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Rank receipt: Neovim
#34 overall · #2 in category
91.3/100
  1. Platform readiness +40.0 100.0 × 40%
  2. Release freshness +30.4 86.9 × 35%
  3. Adoption signals +20.9 83.5 × 25%
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