Overview
Zed Editor — High-performance multiplayer code editor with AI
Zed is a high-performance, open-source code editor written in Rust for speed. It features built-in AI code assistance (via Claude and OpenAI), real-time multiplayer collaboration, a minimal interface, and native support for LSP, making it popular with performance-conscious developers.
Blazing fast performance
Built-in AI assistance
Multiplayer collaboration
Open source
Features & capabilities
Everything it does, in plain English.
FeatureBlazing fast performanceIncluded
FeatureBuilt-in AI assistanceIncluded
FeatureMultiplayer collaborationIncluded
FeatureOpen sourceIncluded
FeatureLSP supportIncluded
FeatureVim modeIncluded
FeatureInline transformationsIncluded
PlatformsmacOS · Linux
The honest take
Where it shines, where it stumbles.
✓ Pros
- ✓Extremely fast (Rust-based)
- ✓Real-time collaboration built-in
- ✓Open source
- ✓Clean minimal interface
- ✓Good AI integration
! Watch-outs
- !macOS-first (Linux in beta)
- !Smaller plugin ecosystem than VS Code
- !AI features require paid tier or own API key
Who it's for
Where Zed Editor pays for itself fast.
— Use case
High-performance code editing
— Use case
Pair programming
— Use case
AI-assisted coding
— Use case
Open source development
Community reviews
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F
★★★★★
1 months ago
Solid product, recommended
Genuinely useful — glad I tried it. The outputs require minimal editing — saves so much back-and-forth. It handles edge cases better than anything else I've tried. My team adopted this immediately after I shared it with them. Wish the free tier had slightly higher limits.
A
★★★★★
3 months ago
Best in class, no question
One of the best investments I've made. The interface is intuitive enough that I didn't need to read any docs. Best tool in this category, hands down.
A
★★★★★
7 months ago
Exactly what I needed
Seriously impressive. The output quality surprised me — it actually sounds human.
F
★★★★★
9 months ago
Disappointing experience
Not what I expected. The outputs require minimal editing — saves so much back-and-forth. The collaboration features are genuinely well thought-out. The UI takes some getting used to.
A
★★★★★
9 months ago
Exactly what I needed
Best-in-class, period. It integrates well with VS Code / Slack / Notion — my daily drivers. Highly recommend.
B
★★★★★
9 months ago
A must-have for any professional
Can't imagine working without it now. The recent updates have addressed most of my initial concerns. It integrates well with VS Code / Slack / Notion — my daily drivers. The ROI was clear within the first week of using it.
S
★★★★★
10 months ago
Useful and reliable
Really solid tool overall. Pricing is fair for the value you get. Integration with my existing tools was seamless — no friction at all.
J
★★★★★
10 months ago
Has potential, needs polish
Does the job, nothing more. The onboarding flow was smooth and I was productive from day one. The ROI was clear within the first week of using it. Wish the free tier had slightly higher limits.
C
★★★★★
10 months ago
Good value, works well
Genuinely useful — glad I tried it. The API is well-documented and easy to work with. The accuracy has improved significantly with recent model updates. Definitely worth trying.
P
★★★★★
11 months ago
A must-have for any professional
Best-in-class, period. The free tier is genuinely generous compared to competitors.
A
★★★★★
1 years ago
Impressed with the results
Good value for the price. The API is well-documented and easy to work with. The AI doesn't just suggest — it learns from my preferences over time. The accuracy has improved significantly with recent model updates. The learning curve was steeper than expected.
M
★★★★★
1 years ago
Very useful, mostly polished
Good value for the price. Works consistently across all my devices and browsers. The API is well-documented and easy to work with. The output quality surprised me — it actually sounds human.
M
★★★★★
1 years ago
A must-have for any professional
Seriously impressive. I've tried 5 similar tools and this one is clearly the best in class. Customer support responded within hours and solved my issue. Performance is fast — no noticeable latency even on large inputs. Five stars — no hesitation.
M
★★★★★
1 years ago
The best AI tool I've used
One of the best investments I've made. The ROI was clear within the first week of using it. My team is very happy with the results.
H
★★★★★
1 years ago
Best in class, no question
Best-in-class, period. The ROI was clear within the first week of using it. The free tier is genuinely generous compared to competitors. I've recommended this to at least 10 colleagues already. Five stars — no hesitation.
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