Zed
Collaborative code editor written in Rust, with an AI panel.
Key features
- Real-time multiplayer collaboration in the editor
- Use your own API keys or external agents
- Unlimited edit predictions on Pro and Business
- Open-source editor with weekly releases
- Org controls for AI models, data sharing, and roles
- Category
- AI Coding
- Who it's for
- Individual developers and teams who write code, with or without AI.
- Tags
- editorcode-editorsecretscollaboration
- Website
- zed.dev
- Listed
- 2026-09-15
Frequently asked questions
Is Zed free?
Zed has a free plan, with paid tiers for more usage or features.
How much does Zed cost?
Paid plans from $10/month, according to its pricing page.
What is Zed used for?
Collaborative code editor written in Rust, with an AI panel. Typical uses: real-time multiplayer collaboration in the editor; use your own API keys or external agents; unlimited edit predictions on Pro and Business.
What are the best Zed alternatives?
Alternatives in the same category include Cline, Visual Studio Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Amazon Q Developer.
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- Cody Sourcegraph's coding assistant for the editor.
- Continue Open-source autopilot for VS Code and JetBrains.
- Cursor AI code editor with agent mode, based on VS Code.
- GitHub Copilot GitHub's AI pair programmer for the editor, CLI, and pull requests.
