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Zed

High-performance collaborative code editor with AI

Zed is a fast open-source code editor written in Rust with multiplayer editing and built-in AI assistance.

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Pricing: Free plan

Platforms: Mac, Linux, Windows

Categories: Developer Tools, AI

Zed is an alternative to

VS Code · Cursor

Zed compared with similar tools

Product	Price	Open source	Self-host	Platforms
Zed	Free plan	Yes	–	Mac, Linux, Windows
VSCodium	Free	Yes	–	Mac, Windows, Linux
Cline	Free plan	Yes	–	Mac, Windows, Linux
Cursor	Free plan	–	–	Mac, Windows, Linux
Docmost	Free plan	Yes	Yes	Self-hosted, Web
Neovim	Free	Yes	–	Mac, Windows, Linux
Langflow	Free	Yes	Yes	Web, Self-hosted, Mac, Windows, Linux

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Questions

Is Zed free?

Zed is free to start, with paid plans.

Is Zed open source?

Yes, Zed is open source.

What platforms does Zed run on?

Zed is available for Mac, Linux, Windows.

What are some alternatives to Zed?

Similar indie products include VSCodium, Cline, Cursor, Docmost and 4 more.

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