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Zed
AICores
High-performance code editor with AI and real-time collaboration built in
40 reviews
Zed is impressively fast and the real-time collaboration is seamless. Built by experienced editor developers, it feels polished. Extension ecosystem is growing but cannot match VS Code yet.
What's great
- Extremely fast performance
- Beautiful native interface
- Built-in collaboration
Watch out for
- Smaller extension ecosystem
- Newer editor with fewer plugins
- Some VS Code features missing
Quick Facts
PricingFree
Free tierYes
PlatformsMac, Linux, Windows
APINot available
CategoryDeveloper Tools
Q: What is Zed?
Zed is a next-generation code editor built for speed, featuring native GPU rendering, built-in AI assistance, and real-time collaboration. Designed by the creators of Atom and Tree-sitter.
Q: How much does Zed cost?
Zed is free to use.
Q: Who is Zed best for?
Zed is best for developers who want the fastest possible code editor with ai and real-time collaboration.
Q: Is Zed free?
Yes, Zed is completely free.
Best for
Developers who want the fastest possible code editor with AI and real-time collaboration
Not ideal for
Developers who rely on a large VS Code extension ecosystem
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Reviewed by AICores Editorial Team
Last updated: August 2026
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