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Add to SafariWhen comparing GVim vs Sandboxie, the Slant community recommends Sandboxie for most people. In the question“What are the best power user tools for Windows?” Sandboxie is ranked 18th while GVim is ranked 28th. The most important reason people chose Sandboxie is:
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Pros
Pro Vim without a shell
When opening files from the file manager, it is still nice to have vim.
Pro Excellent performance
Because it loads the whole file into RAM, replacing all string occurences in 100MB+ files is quick and easy. Every other editor sort of died during that.
Pro Works on all platforms
Whether its your windows machine, a Linux, Unix or a Mac Vim would work everywhere. You can even build it from its source on your favorite linux environment.
Pro Has different cursor shape in command and insert modes
Unlike vim, gvim has different cursor shape in command and insert mode, which is very convenient.
Pro Supports all vim features and settings
All vim features, custom settings, and plugins are automatically available.
Pro Now free and open source
Continuing forward as Sandboxie-plus while still updating its classic version.
Pro Windows 10/11 Home does not include Sandbox
As that is limited to Pro, this is a great alternative.
Cons
Con GVim, like Vim, has a difficult learning curve
A lot of time is needed to learn all the commands and modes supported. A lot of time will also be spent tuning all the settings to the user's preference.
Con Windows 10 has Windows Sandbox
Only relevant if using Pro edition of Windows.
