- Fast editor experience feels highly responsive
- Collaboration features support team coding sessions
- AI features stay close to workspace
Best for
Developers wanting fast collaborative editing
Pricing
From $10/mo
Free plan
Available
SoftFinders Score
8.1 / 10
Overview
What is Zed?
Zed is a high-performance code editor designed for software developers who want a fast environment for writing, reviewing, and collaborating on code. Built in Rust, Zed focuses on native performance while combining modern editing features with real-time collaboration and AI-assisted development workflows.
- High-performance development environment: Zed provides a native code editing experience built around speed and responsiveness, supporting common programming workflows while reducing the overhead associated with heavier development environments.
- AI-assisted coding: Zed includes AI features such as inline assistance, code generation, editing support, and agent-based workflows that help developers understand, modify, and create code directly within the editor.
- AI model flexibility: developers can use Zed’s built-in AI capabilities, connect supported external model providers, work with coding agents, or configure local models depending on their preferred setup and privacy requirements.
- Developer collaboration: Zed includes multiplayer collaboration features that allow developers to work together in the same coding environment, making it suitable for pair programming and collaborative development workflows.
Zed is most suitable for developers who want a fast, modern alternative to traditional code editors and need AI-assisted programming features combined with native performance and real-time collaboration.
KEY FEATURES
What you get out of the box
Fast Editor
Keeps coding responsive during AI-assisted development sessions
Agent Panel
Lets developers delegate tasks inside workspace context
Multiplayer Coding
Supports collaborative editing alongside AI assistance features
Model Access
Connects assistants through configurable model provider options
Project Navigation
Moves quickly through files symbols and changes
Low Latency
Prioritizes speed while keeping agents nearby always
USE CASES
Where teams put it to work
Editorial Take
What we like, and what to verify
- AI features are newer than incumbents
- Team governance options need careful validation
- Some teams may prefer established IDEs
Screenshots
A look inside
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