# Sublime Text vs Vim

| Attribute | Sublime Text | Vim |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 35 (39% (low)) | 51.5 (26% (low)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | - | 100 |
| adoption.dependent_repos | - | 16 |
| adoption.github_stars | - | 40,802 |
| deployment.options | - | `{"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | A lightweight code editor with GPU acceleration, context-aware auto-complete, split-pane interface, and multi-language syntax support. Available natively on macOS, Windows, and Linux including ARM64 architectures. | An advanced text editor that improves upon the classic Unix vi editor with modern features including multi-level undo, plugin support, and syntax highlighting for hundreds of programming languages. Offered as both terminal and graphical interfaces with extensive tool integration. |
| features.capabilities | `{"type":"code_editor","lsp_dap":false,"builtin_ai":"none","deployment":"desktop","os_support":"macOS, Windows, Linux (including ARM64)","remote_dev":false,"open_source":"closed","base_platform":"original","extensibility":"plugins","pricing_model":"perpetual","language_scope":"polyglot","git_integration":true,"code_intelligence":"ide_grade","integrated_debugger":false}` | `{"type":"terminal_editor","lsp_dap":false,"builtin_ai":"none","deployment":"desktop","os_support":"Windows 7-11, macOS, Linux/Unix, Haiku, VMS, Android","open_source":"oss","base_platform":"original","extensibility":"plugins","pricing_model":"free","language_scope":"polyglot"}` |
| integrations.count | 1 | - |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Git"}]` | - |
| language.primary | - | Vim Script |
| license.spdx | - | Vim |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"mac":true,"linux":true,"windows":true}` | `{"cli":true,"mac":true,"linux":true,"android":true,"windows":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"perpetual","summary":"Free unlimited evaluation; license purchase required for continued use","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.sublimetext.com","retrievedAt":"2026-08-16T20:53:37.935Z"}` | `{"type":"free","summary":"Free and open source (Charityware - donations requested)","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.vim.org","retrievedAt":"2026-08-14T16:43:11.333Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | free |
| pricing.price_level | low | free |
| pricing.transparent | no | yes |
| security.scorecard | - | 5 |
| security.vulnerabilities | - | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=conda&package_name=vim&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` |

## Capabilities (IDEs & Code Editors)

| Capability | Sublime Text | Vim |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Core** |  |  |
| Type | Code editor | Terminal editor |
| Language scope | Polyglot | Polyglot |
| **Deployment** |  |  |
| Deployment | Desktop | Desktop |
| **Platform support** |  |  |
| OS support | macOS, Windows, Linux (including ARM64) | Windows 7-11, macOS, Linux/Unix, Haiku, VMS, Android |
| Base platform | Original | Original |
| **Extensibility** |  |  |
| Extensibility | Plugins | Plugins |
| **DX** |  |  |
| LSP / DAP support | ✗ | ✗ |
| Remote / dev-containers | ✗ | - |
| Integrated debugger / profiler | ✗ | - |
| Code intelligence depth | IDE-grade | - |
| Built-in git integration | ✓ | - |
| **AI** |  |  |
| Built-in AI | None | None |
| **Licensing** |  |  |
| Openness | Closed | Open-source |
| **Pricing** |  |  |
| Pricing model | Perpetual | Free |

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T17:12:24.283Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*