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Zed
Hyper-fast Rust-native code editor with AI and real-time multiplayer editing
920 reviews
Free tier
The fastest code editor available, period. GPU-accelerated rendering and Rust internals make it noticeably snappier than VS Code or Cursor. The multiplayer feature is genuinely useful for pair programming. Extension ecosystem is the main gap.
What's great
- Noticeably faster than VS Code or Cursor due to GPU acceleration
- Native real-time multiplayer for pair programming
- Fully open source and free to use
Watch out for
- Extension ecosystem much smaller than VS Code
- AI capabilities less mature than Cursor or Windsurf
- Some languages have limited LSP support
Quick Facts
Founded2022
PricingFrom Free
Free tierYes
PlatformsmacOS, Linux, Windows
APINot available
CategoryDeveloper Tools
Q: What is Zed?
Zed is a code editor built from the ground up in Rust with GPU-accelerated rendering, making it the fastest editor available. Features built-in AI assistance that understands your project context, native real-time multiplayer collaboration, and integrated terminal.
Q: How much does Zed cost?
Zed starts at Free. A free tier is available with Yes (fully open source).
Q: Who is Zed best for?
Zed is best for developers who prioritize editor speed and want native multiplayer collaboration.
Q: Is Zed free?
Yes, Zed is completely free.
Best for
Developers who prioritize editor speed and want native multiplayer collaboration
Not ideal for
Users who rely heavily on VS Code extensions — Zed ecosystem is still growing
Free
Yes (fully open source)
Starter
Free
Pro
Pay-as-you-go AI (optional)
Enterprise
Custom
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Last updated: May 2026
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