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Zed

by Zed Industries

The fast, collaborative, AI-native editor.

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Reviewed by the Softwares.com Editorial Team · Last updated June 2026 · How we rate

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Key facts

Vendor
Zed Industries
Pricing
Freemium — Free – $20/mo
Free tier
Yes
Platforms
Mac, Linux, Windows
Best for
Developers
Editor rating
4.6 / 5
Founded
2021
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA, USA

What is Zed?

Zed is a code editors tool from Zed Industries. Zed is a high-performance, Rust-built code editor with collaboration and AI.

Zed uses freemium pricing and offers a free tier you can start on without a credit card. Free – $20/mo.

It's best suited to developers and runs on Mac, Linux, Windows.

Standout strengths include extremely fast (rust), built-in collaboration, ai features. Worth weighing: younger ecosystem, fewer extensions.

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Pros

  • Extremely fast (Rust)
  • Built-in collaboration
  • AI features

Cons

  • Younger ecosystem
  • Fewer extensions

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Frequently asked questions

What is Zed?

Zed is a high-performance, Rust-built code editor with collaboration and AI.

How much does Zed cost?

Zed is freemium-priced. It has a free tier. Paid plans start at $20/mo.

Does Zed have a free trial?

Zed offers a free tier rather than a time-limited trial.

What platforms does Zed support?

Zed is available on Mac, Linux, Windows.