Emacs vs Neovim

An operating system masquerading as an editor meets vim but it actually works. Here's our take.

Emacs

Nice Pick

An operating system masquerading as an editor. Org-mode alone is worth the RSI.

Pros

Cons

Neovim

Vim but it actually works. Lua config, LSP support, and a community that ships.

Pros

Cons

The Verdict

Use Emacs if: You want the better option and can live with its tradeoffs.

Use Neovim if: You prioritize its strengths over what Emacs offers.

The Bottom Line

Emacs wins

An operating system masquerading as an editor. Org-mode alone is worth the RSI.