NvChad28.5k ★
LunarVim19.2k ★Both tagged neovim-config, ide, lua.
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NvChad vs AstroNvim
Neovim Configuration rivals. Both tagged neovim-configuration, neovim-config, ide. Six rounds of real GitHub data, an AI referee, and the crowd picks a side.
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NvChad/NvChad: 28,543 stars, Lua. Blazing fast Neovim framework providing solid defaults and a beautiful UI, enhancing your neovim experience.
AstroNvim/AstroNvim: 14,485 stars, Lua. AstroNvim is an aesthetic and feature-rich neovim config that is extensible and easy to use with a great set of plugins
NvChad vs AstroNvim: tale of the tape
GitHub data as of November 11, 2026NvChad has 2.0 times as many GitHub stars as AstroNvim (28,543 vs 14,485). In the last 6 days, NvChad gained more stars: +16 (+0.1%) against +10 (+0.1%) for AstroNvim. AstroNvim saw more development in the last 52 weeks with 84 commits, against 7 for NvChad. NvChad is the older project (created March 2021), AstroNvim started in February 2022. Both are written mainly in Lua.
| NvChad/NvChad | AstroNvim/AstroNvim | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | 28,543 | 14,485 |
| Stars gained, last 6 days | +16 | +10 |
| Growth, last 6 days | +0.1% | +0.1% |
| Avg. stars per day since creation | 14 | 8 |
| Forks | 2,209 | 944 |
| Commits, last 52 weeks | 7 | 84 |
| Open issues | 3 | 2 |
| Best Repocharts rank today | #4 in Lua | #15 in Lua |
| Language | Lua | Lua |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Created | Mar 7, 2021 | Feb 2, 2022 |
| Last push | Oct 24, 2026 | Oct 30, 2026 |
Quick answers
Which is more popular, NvChad or AstroNvim?
NvChad has 2.0 times as many GitHub stars as AstroNvim (28,543 vs 14,485) (Repocharts data as of November 11, 2026).
Which is growing faster, NvChad or AstroNvim?
In the last 6 days, NvChad gained more stars: +16 (+0.1%) against +10 (+0.1%) for AstroNvim.
Which is more actively developed?
AstroNvim saw more development in the last 52 weeks with 84 commits, against 7 for NvChad.
What languages are NvChad and AstroNvim written in?
Both are written mainly in Lua.
How does RepoClash compare NvChad and AstroNvim?
RepoClash scores both repositories in six rounds (popularity, momentum, activity, community, maintenance and freshness) from public GitHub data, adds an AI referee's verdict and lets developers vote for their favorite. Star counts are updated daily.
