Zed
High-performance code editor with AI built in
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Zed is a high-performance, Rust-based code editor with built-in AI agents and multiplayer collaboration.
- for
- Individual developers and teams needing fast editing, AI assistance, and collaborative features.
- pricing
- freemium · free trial
- license
- open source
- v1.23.1-prea day ago
- v1.22.0a day ago
- v1.22.0-pre8 days ago
Key features
- Multicore performance — Written in Rust to leverage multiple CPU cores and GPU for low latency editing.
- Parallel agents — Run multiple AI agents in parallel across projects for tasks like code generation and refactoring.
- Multiplayer collaboration — Chat, share screens, and edit code together in real time with teammates.
- Native Git support — Stage, commit, push, pull and view diffs directly inside the editor.
- Edit prediction — Zeta2 model predicts next code tokens, offering up to 2,000 accepted predictions on the free plan.
- Debugger (DAP) — Built-in Debug Adapter Protocol support for debugging many languages.
- Vim-friendly modal editing — First-class Vim bindings with text objects and marks.
- Remote development — UI runs locally while code executes on a remote server.
Use cases
- Speed-critical local development with low typing latency.
- Team pair-programming and code reviews via real-time collaboration.
- AI-assisted code generation and refactoring using parallel agents.
- Debugging multi-language projects without leaving the editor.
- Working on large codebases remotely while keeping UI responsive.
Zed pricing
- Personal$02,000 edit predictions · Unlimited use with own API keys
- Pro$10/monthUnlimited edit predictions · $5 token credit · Usage-based billing beyond $5
- Business$30/seat, per monthOrg-wide AI policies · Data governance · Unified spend visibility · Role-based access
Zed vs alternatives
 Zed |  Cursor |  Cline |  Windsurf |  Tabnine | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Fast, AI-augmented collaborative editing | AI-first code editing | Open-source coding agents | AI-native editing | Team AI code assistance |
| Pricing | Freemium | Subscription | Free | Subscription | Subscription |
| DevHunt upvotes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Launched | — | — | — | — | — |
- Zed vs Cursor: Cursor is an AI-first editor, whereas Zed combines a fast Rust core with optional AI agents.
- Zed vs Cline: Cline is an open-source autonomous coding agent for IDEs; Zed provides the editor plus built-in agent support.
- Zed vs Windsurf: Windsurf is an AI-native editor; Zed focuses on performance and multiplayer collaboration with optional AI.
- Zed vs Tabnine: Tabnine offers AI code assistance for teams, but lacks Zed’s native editor and collaboration features.
Zed FAQ
Is there a free trial?+
Yes, a 14-day free trial of Pro includes $5 of GPT-6 Luna usage and unlimited edit predictions, no credit card required.
Can I use my own AI keys?+
Yes, Zed supports external providers such as Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, Bedrock, Ollama and many others.
Does Zed work without AI features?+
Yes, you can disable all AI features and use Zed as a pure code editor.
What admin controls does Business provide?+
Admins can restrict AI models, disable edit predictions, and lock data-sharing settings across the organization.
Is there a minimum seat count for Business?+
No, Business is self-serve with no minimum seat requirement.
What debugging support is included?+
Zed includes built-in support for the Debug Adapter Protocol, enabling debugging of multiple languages.
Summarized by DevHunt from zed.dev · Oct 1, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.
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