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Zed

A blazing-fast, open-source code editor with built-in AI: completions, inline editing, and agent threads that work alongside you.

Type
AI editor
Interface
Code editor
Open source
Yes
Model choice
Curated + BYOK
Pricing
Freemium · from $10/mo
Official site
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What is Zed?

Zed is built for speed — a from-scratch editor in Rust with real-time collaboration. Its AI features include predictive edits, an assistant panel, and agent threads that can work on tasks in parallel while you keep coding.

Key features

01

Agent threads

Spin up parallel agent threads that work while you code.

02

Predictive edits

Tab through AI-predicted next edits, not just completions.

03

Blazing performance

Opens instantly and stays responsive on huge codebases.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Extremely fast and lightweight
  • Open source with a strong community
  • Collaboration built in

Cons

  • Smaller extension ecosystem than VS Code forks
  • AI features less deep than Cursor's (so far)
  • macOS/Linux focus

Who is it for?

Developers who want a fast, minimal editor with solid AI assistance and parallel agent threads.

FAQ

Is Zed free?
The editor is free and open source; AI usage has plans — check the official site.
Can I bring my own model?
Zed supports BYOK for some models; see current docs.
How is Zed different from Cursor?
Zed prioritizes speed, minimalism, and collaboration; Cursor prioritizes the deepest AI-native IDE experience.

Try Zed

Pricing and features change fast — check the official site for the latest.

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Last updated: October 2026 · Compare all agents