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★ Winner
Clerk
Developer Tools
★ 4.9
rating
$25/mo
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tier
VS
Zed
Developer Tools
★ 4.4
rating
Free
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Quick verdict
Clerk wins for react and next.js developers who want authentication with th.
Clerk 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
Clerk
Zed
Overall
4.94.4
Ease of use
4.44.6
Value for money
4.94.2
Features
Side-by-side comparison
Choose based on your needs
Choose Clerk if...
Best for
React and Next.js developers who want authentication with the least possible setup
Fastest auth setup for React
Beautiful pre-built components
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