Nova
The next-generation Mac-native editor that does it all.
Nova is a full-featured editor and IDE for Mac. It offers native performance with extensive coding tools.
| Best for | Mac developers seeking a native code editor |
| Website | nova.app |
Facilities and features
- API
- Integrations
What stands out
The product uses native Mac frameworks for speed.
“Hand-crafted with native Mac frameworks for speed, low memory use, and battery life.”Nova, own website
Nova integrates terminal and Git in one workspace.
“All of your tools, from editor to terminal to Git, coexist in a single optimized workspace.”Nova, own website
Strengths and trade-offs
- The product uses native Mac frameworks for speed.
- Nova integrates terminal and Git in one workspace.
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How Nova ranks
#3 in Best code editors
How the score is made up: Evidence on its own site 20; How complete its published information is 14; Fit to this ranking's criteria 40; Buying information on its own site 12.
“Nova 14 is a **full-featured editor and IDE** .”Nova, own website
Alternatives to Nova
 SyncfusionAccelerate app development with one vendor | #1 in Best code editors | 88.0 |
 AcodeThe code editor built for mobile developers | #2 in Best code editors | 86.0 |
 RemObjects SoftwareTools developers love | #4 in Best code editors | 86.0 |
 ZedYour last next editor | #5 in Best code editors | 86.0 |
 Sublime TextText editing, done right | #6 in Best code editors | 80.0 |
 OneCompilerWrite, run and share code online for free | #7 in Best code editors | 78.0 |
Questions about Nova
Who is Nova best for?
Nova is best for mac developers seeking a native code editor.
Where does Nova rank?
Nova is ranked #3 in Best code editors (Lister Score 86.0).
What are the best alternatives to Nova?
The closest alternatives on Lister are Syncfusion (#1 in Best code editors), Acode (#2 in Best code editors) and RemObjects Software (#4 in Best code editors).
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