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★ Winner
AssemblyAI
Developer Tools
★ 4.9
rating
$0.37/hour
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tier
VS
Zed
Developer Tools
★ 4.4
rating
Free
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Quick verdict
AssemblyAI wins for developers building apps that need accurate speech-to-text w.
AssemblyAI has a 4.9 rating vs 4.4 for Zed. Zed is the better pick if you need developers who prioritize editor speed and want native multiplayer collaboration.
Performance overview
AssemblyAI
Zed
Overall
4.94.4
Ease of use
5.04.6
Value for money
4.54.2
Features
Side-by-side comparison
Choose based on your needs
Choose AssemblyAI if...
Best for
Developers building apps that need accurate speech-to-text with audio intelligence features
Best-in-class accuracy
Rich audio intelligence features
Choose Zed if...
Best for
Developers who prioritize editor speed and want native multiplayer collaboration
Noticeably faster than VS Code or Cursor due to GPU acceleration
Native real-time multiplayer for pair programming