Neovim vs Helix
The best value in each numeric row is marked. Sponsorship has no effect on any of them.
| Criteria |
Neovim
34
91.3
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Helix
231
59.5
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|---|---|---|
| Score | 91.3 (best) | 59.5 |
| Release freshness | 86.9 (best) | 0.0 |
| Adoption signals | 83.5 (best) | 77.8 |
| Release freshness |
Updated 74 days ago
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Stale: 475 days without a release
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| Latest version | v0.12.5 · 2026-08-23 | 25.07.1 · 2025-07-18 |
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| License | Open source | Open source |
| Platforms | ||
| Linux | ✓ | ✓ |
| macOS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Windows | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Integrations | ||
Rank receipt: Neovim
#34 overall · #2 in category
91.3/100
- Platform readiness +40.0 100.0 × 40%
- Release freshness +30.4 86.9 × 35%
- Adoption signals +20.9 83.5 × 25%
Rank receipt: Helix
#231 overall · #9 in category
59.5/100
- Platform readiness +40.0 100.0 × 40%
- Release freshness +0.0 0.0 × 35%
- Adoption signals +19.4 77.8 × 25%
Component values are before weighting. Read the full formula