Zed
A high-performance open-source code editor with built-in AI and real-time collaboration, from the Atom team.
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Our review
Zed is a high-performance open-source code editor from the team behind Atom, with built-in AI and real-time collaboration, famous for its raw speed — a fit for developers who prize responsiveness and a lightweight feel.
Its plugin ecosystem is younger, Windows support came later, and advanced AI features are paid. But if you're tired of bloated editors and want something blazing fast with AI built in, Zed feels remarkable to use.
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What is Zed?
A high-performance open-source code editor with built-in AI and real-time collaboration, from the Atom team.
What are the pros and cons of Zed?
Pros: Blazing performance, Open-source, Built-in AI, Real-time collaboration. Cons: Newer plugin ecosystem, Windows came later, Advanced AI is paid.
How much does Zed cost?
Open source: Free; Pro: $10/mo.
Who is Zed for?
Best for High-performance editing, Rust/systems dev, Collaboration, AI assistance.
What are the alternatives to Zed?
Consider Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf (Devin Desktop).