Overview
Zed — Code at the speed of thought
Zed is a GPU-accelerated code editor built in Rust for maximum performance. It features native AI assistance with multiple model providers, real-time collaboration, and a minimal yet powerful interface.
Native Rust performance
Built-in AI chat (Claude)
Real-time collaboration
Vi and Emacs key bindings
Features & capabilities
Everything it does, in plain English.
FeatureNative Rust performanceIncluded
FeatureBuilt-in AI chat (Claude)Included
FeatureReal-time collaborationIncluded
FeatureVi and Emacs key bindingsIncluded
PlatformsmacOS · Linux (beta)
The honest take
Where it shines, where it stumbles.
✓ Pros
- ✓Fastest cold start and editing performance
- ✓Native AI without extension overhead
- ✓Open-source and actively developed
! Watch-outs
- !macOS only currently
- !Plugin ecosystem still maturing
Who it's for
Where Zed pays for itself fast.
— Use case
High-performance editing of large codebases
— Use case
Real-time pair programming
— Use case
AI-assisted refactoring in-editor
— Use case
Terminal and editor in one fast tool
Community reviews
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S
★★★★★
1 months ago
Had some issues
Had high hopes, fell short. The interface is intuitive enough that I didn't need to read any docs. Wish the free tier had slightly higher limits.
Z
★★★★★
1 months ago
Happy with my subscription
Good value for the price. The API is well-documented and easy to work with. The collaboration features are genuinely well thought-out. Integration with my existing tools was seamless — no friction at all. The learning curve was steeper than expected. Looking forward to seeing how it improves.
W
★★★★★
2 months ago
Best in class, no question
This is exactly what I was looking for. Customer support responded within hours and solved my issue. Looking forward to seeing how it improves.
H
★★★★★
5 months ago
Impressed with the results
Genuinely useful — glad I tried it. The AI suggestions are incredibly accurate and save me hours every week. The UI takes some getting used to. Would recommend to anyone in my industry.
N
★★★★★
7 months ago
Really good — a few things to improve
Works really well for my use case. The onboarding flow was smooth and I was productive from day one. Best tool in this category, hands down.
A
★★★★★
10 months ago
Solid product, recommended
Works really well for my use case. The ROI was clear within the first week of using it. The free tier is genuinely generous compared to competitors. A few missing integrations I'd like to see added. A staple in my tech stack now.
M
★★★★★
11 months ago
Okay product, not amazing
Does the job, nothing more. The free tier is genuinely generous compared to competitors. The onboarding flow was smooth and I was productive from day one.
H
★★★★★
1 years ago
Really good — a few things to improve
Does what it promises and does it well. It handles edge cases better than anything else I've tried. It handles edge cases better than anything else I've tried. Customer support response times could be faster. My team is very happy with the results.
S
★★★★★
1 years ago
Incredible — highly recommend
This is exactly what I was looking for. The AI doesn't just suggest — it learns from my preferences over time. The free tier is genuinely generous compared to competitors. Will continue using this long-term.
B
★★★★★
1 years ago
Useful and reliable
Works really well for my use case. It handles edge cases better than anything else I've tried. I use this daily and it's become essential to how I work. Reduced the time I spend on this task by about 70%. Customer support response times could be faster. A staple in my tech stack now.
S
★★★★★
1 years ago
Incredible — highly recommend
Absolutely love this tool. Customer support responded within hours and solved my issue. The interface is intuitive enough that I didn't need to read any docs. Pricing is fair for the value you get. A staple in my tech stack now.
R
★★★★★
1 years ago
Happy with my subscription
Mostly great, minor complaints. The ROI was clear within the first week of using it. My only complaint is the pricing could be more competitive. Will continue using this long-term.
A
★★★★★
1 years ago
Mixed experience overall
Average experience, average results. It integrates well with VS Code / Slack / Notion — my daily drivers. A few missing integrations I'd like to see added.
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