Zed

High-performance AI-native editor

Free tier Open Source Active
Visit Website Documentation GitHub (52.0k)
Category
AI Code Editors & IDEs
Platforms
desktop
Pricing
$0 — $0
Open Source
Yes
LLMs Used
Claude, GPT-4, Ollama (local)
IDE Support
Zed
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# What is Zed?

Zed is a high-performance code editor written in Rust by the creators of Atom and Tree-sitter. It offers built-in AI features including inline assist, code generation, and real-time collaboration. The fastest code editor available.

Who is it for? Developers who want a fully AI-integrated coding environment.

Key Features

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Available on

Zed desktop

* Our Verdict

4.3 /5

The fastest code editor with growing AI features. Best for developers who prioritize speed and open source.

+- Pros & Cons

Pros

  • + Blazingly fast (written in Rust)
  • + Open source
  • + Built-in collaboration
  • + Supports local LLMs via Ollama
  • + Free

Cons

  • - Smaller extension ecosystem
  • - AI features less mature than Cursor
  • - macOS primary, Linux beta, no Windows yet
  • - Steep learning curve from VS Code

$ Pricing

Free
$0
  • Full editor
  • AI features (BYOK)
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Extensions

</> Supported Languages & IDEs

Languages

All via Tree-sitter

IDEs & Platforms

Zed

<> Compare Zed

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Augment Code
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JetBrains AI Assistant
Native AI assistant for all JetBrains IDEs
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Aide by CodeStory
AI-native IDE with proactive editing
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i About Zed Industries

Company Zed Industries
Founded 2021
HQ San Francisco, CA
Repository github.com/zed-industries/zed — 52.0k stars
Status Active
Data updated 2025-03-12