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Zed

Zed is a cutting-edge, AI-driven code editor that streamlines collaboration between humans and AI, delivering fast performance and robust built-in features.

Free + paidmacOS · LinuxPricing checked: Sep 12, 2026
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Developers and systems engineers seeking an ultra-fast, Rust-native, GPU-accelerated code editor with built-in AI assistant and multiplayer coding.

Things to know

Free version requires bringing your own LLM API keys; hosted fast model access and team collaboration controls require Zed Pro.

About this tool

Overview

Zed is a high-performance code editor that enables seamless collaboration between humans and AI, featuring fast performance and powerful built-in capabilities.

Real-time Collaboration

Collaborate with team members and AI in real-time, ensuring efficient and accurate coding.

AI-Assisted Coding

Get intelligent code suggestions and auto-completion from AI, reducing coding time and errors.

Fast Performance

Experience lightning-fast performance, even with large codebases, thanks to Zed's optimized architecture.

Powerful Built-in Capabilities

Access a range of built-in features, including debugging tools, version control, and code analysis.

Get started

  1. Open the official website and confirm the service is available in your region.
  2. Check the current plan, usage limits and terms for your intended use.
  3. Try a small task with sample data before committing to a paid plan.

Editorial note

Pricing checked: Sep 12, 2026. Free and open source (GPL/Apache 2.0). Zed Community is free with Bring-Your-Own-Key for LLMs and basic collaboration. Zed Pro is $10/month ($8/month billed annually) including hosted Zed AI fast models, multi-model assistant, and unlimited private channels.

Record updated: Sep 12, 2026

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