Overview
Zed AI — Lightning-fast AI code editor
Zed is a high-performance, open-source code editor written in Rust, designed for speed and collaboration. Its AI features include inline code generation, contextual chat, multi-LLM support (Claude, GPT, Gemini, local) and real-time collaborative editing.
Rust-powered native performance
Multi-LLM AI support (Claude, GPT, Gemini)
Real-time collaborative editing
Open source (GPL)
Features & capabilities
Everything it does, in plain English.
FeatureRust-powered native performanceIncluded
FeatureMulti-LLM AI support (Claude, GPT, Gemini)Included
FeatureReal-time collaborative editingIncluded
FeatureOpen source (GPL)Included
FeatureInline AI code generationIncluded
PlatformsmacOS · Linux
The honest take
Where it shines, where it stumbles.
✓ Pros
- ✓Extremely fast — native performance
- ✓Open source
- ✓Collaborative editing built-in
! Watch-outs
- !Less mature plugin ecosystem than VS Code
- !macOS-first development
Who it's for
Where Zed AI pays for itself fast.
— Use case
High-performance coding
— Use case
Team collaborative coding
— Use case
Open-source AI coding
Community reviews
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L
★★★★★
3 months ago
Best in class, no question
Absolutely love this tool. The recent updates have addressed most of my initial concerns. Reduced the time I spend on this task by about 70%. I use this daily and it's become essential to how I work. Keep up the great work, team.
B
★★★★★
3 months ago
Worth every cent
Seriously impressive. I use this daily and it's become essential to how I work. The output quality surprised me — it actually sounds human. Integration with my existing tools was seamless — no friction at all.
M
★★★★★
4 months ago
A must-have for any professional
Worth every penny. The collaboration features are genuinely well thought-out. The AI doesn't just suggest — it learns from my preferences over time. Keep up the great work, team.
L
★★★★★
4 months ago
The best product I've used
Best-in-class, period. The accuracy has improved significantly with recent model updates. Integration with my existing tools was seamless — no friction at all.
V
★★★★★
4 months ago
Good for some things, not others
Works okay, not life-changing. The customization options let me tailor it to my exact workflow. The output quality surprised me — it actually sounds human. Some features feel half-baked — hopefully they'll improve.
A
★★★★★
5 months ago
A must-have for any professional
Game changer for my workflow. Integration with my existing tools was seamless — no friction at all. My team adopted this immediately after I shared it with them. The output quality surprised me — it actually sounds human.
A
★★★★★
7 months ago
Happy with my subscription
Pleasantly surprised by the quality. The recent updates have addressed most of my initial concerns. Customer support responded within hours and solved my issue.
L
★★★★★
8 months ago
Changed how I work completely
This is exactly what I was looking for. Customer support responded within hours and solved my issue. The customization options let me tailor it to my exact workflow. It handles edge cases better than anything else I've tried.
K
★★★★★
9 months ago
Worth every cent
Worth every penny. Integration with my existing tools was seamless — no friction at all. The collaboration features are genuinely well thought-out. It integrates well with VS Code / Slack / Notion — my daily drivers.
K
★★★★★
10 months ago
Decent but has room to grow
Useful but frustrating at times. Pricing is fair for the value you get.
Z
★★★★★
11 months ago
Exactly what I needed
Can't imagine working without it now. The API is well-documented and easy to work with.
M
★★★★★
11 months ago
Outstanding experience
Seriously impressive. Customer support responded within hours and solved my issue. The ROI was clear within the first week of using it. Definitely worth trying.
N
★★★★★
1 years ago
Blew away all expectations
Best-in-class, period. The outputs require minimal editing — saves so much back-and-forth. It integrates well with VS Code / Slack / Notion — my daily drivers. Keep up the great work, team.
Y
★★★★★
1 years ago
Worth every cent
Worth every penny. The AI doesn't just suggest — it learns from my preferences over time. Reduced the time I spend on this task by about 70%. The API is well-documented and easy to work with. Would recommend to anyone in my industry.
J
★★★★★
1 years ago
Outstanding experience
Worth every penny. I use this daily and it's become essential to how I work. The customization options let me tailor it to my exact workflow. A staple in my tech stack now.
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