How much does Zed cost?

Zed uses freemium pricing, starting from Free. Check Zed's site for current plans.

What are the best Zed alternatives?

Top alternatives include GitHub Copilot, v0 by Vercel, Aider. See the full list of Zed alternatives for a ranked comparison.

Zed

High-performance code editor with built-in AI pair-programming features.

AI CodingFreemium · Free

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Zed is a high-performance code editor built in Rust with built-in AI pair-programming features, designed for speed and low-latency collaborative and AI-assisted coding.

Pros

+Extremely fast, low-latency editing performance
+Built-in AI pair-programming features
+Native collaborative editing support
+Modern, minimal interface design

Cons

–Smaller plugin ecosystem than VS Code/JetBrains
–Newer editor with a smaller user base
–Some advanced features still maturing

Best for

Developers

Common use-cases

• editing code with very low latency performance
• pair programming with built-in AI assistance
• collaborating on code in real time
• exploring a modern, fast alternative editor

Integrations

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Zed FAQ

How much does Zed cost?: Zed uses freemium pricing, starting from Free. Check Zed's site for current plans.
What are the best Zed alternatives?: Top alternatives include GitHub Copilot, v0 by Vercel, Aider. See the full list of Zed alternatives for a ranked comparison.