Visual Studio Code (Code - OSS) vs Neovim

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

Comparison of Visual Studio Code (Code - OSS) vs Neovim
Criteria Visual Studio Code (Code - OSS)
5 94.9 =
Neovim
34 91.3 =
Score 94.9 (best) 91.3
Release freshness 94.0 (best) 86.9
Adoption signals 88.1 (best) 83.5
Release freshness
Updated 50 days ago
Updated 74 days ago
Latest version 1.138.0 · 2026-09-16v0.12.5 · 2026-08-23
Pricing FreeFree
License Open sourceOpen source
Platforms
Linux ✓ ✓
macOS ✓ ✓
Windows ✓ ✓
Web ✓ -
Features
Integrations
Rank receipt: Visual Studio Code (Code - OSS)
#5 overall · #1 in category
94.9/100
  1. Platform readiness +40.0 100.0 × 40%
  2. Release freshness +32.9 94.0 × 35%
  3. Adoption signals +22.0 88.1 × 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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