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An open-source code editor with AI agents, edit predictions, and live collaboration.

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Verified Nov 2, 2026

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What is Zed?

Zed is an open-source code editor for macOS, Linux, and Windows that combines traditional development tools with AI-assisted coding. Written in Rust, it supports language servers, debugging, Git operations, and extensions alongside shared editing, team chat, and screen sharing.

Developers can delegate tasks to coding agents, follow their progress, and review their changes inside the editor. Parallel agent threads can work across multiple projects, while edit predictions suggest upcoming changes. An inline assistant provides another way to work with AI without leaving the code. Users can choose Zed-hosted models, connect their own model-provider credentials, or work with external agents such as Claude Agent and Codex CLI.

The free Personal plan supports the editor and use of your own keys or external agents. Pro adds hosted AI access, unlimited edit predictions, and a monthly token allowance, with additional usage billed separately. Business adds organization-wide AI policies, data-sharing controls, role-based access, and spend visibility. AI features can also be disabled entirely.

What can Zed do?

  • Parallel coding agents

    Run multiple agent threads across projects to edit files, navigate code, and use tools while you review their progress.

  • Edit predictions

    Receive suggested code changes powered by Zed's Zeta2 open-weight language model.

  • Model and agent choice

    Use hosted models, connect your own provider credentials, or work with external coding agents.

  • Live collaboration

    Edit code with teammates, chat, and share your screen and project.

  • Integrated development tools

    Use built-in Git operations, DAP-based debugging, language-server support, and remote development.

  • Organization controls

    Business administrators can manage hosted AI availability, lock data-sharing settings, and monitor spending.

Who is Zed for?

Software developers
Write, navigate, debug, and revise code with AI assistance in a desktop editor.
Development teams
Collaborate on shared code and manage organization-wide AI access, data policies, and spending.

How much is Zed?

Official pricing

  • Personal

    Free

  • Pro

    $10/mo

  • Business

    $30/mo

Free plan: The free Personal plan includes the editor and unlimited use with your own API keys or external agents.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use Zed for free?

The Personal plan is free indefinitely and supports using your own API keys or external agents. Any charges from your chosen model provider are separate.

What does Pro include?

Pro costs $10 per month and includes unlimited edit predictions and $5 in monthly token credits. Additional hosted usage is billed at the model's API list price plus 10%, and you can set a spending cap.

Is there a free trial?

Pro offers a trial lasting up to 14 days, with $5 of GPT-6 Luna usage and unlimited accepted edit predictions. No credit card is required; the trial ends when the balance is used or 14 days pass, whichever comes first.

Which operating systems does Zed support?

Zed is available for macOS, Linux, and Windows.

Do Business seats include AI credits?

Business seats do not include a fixed LLM credit allowance. Teams can pay standard usage rates for Zed-hosted AI or use their own provider keys; Business has no minimum seat count.

Can I use Zed without AI?

Yes. All AI features can be disabled while retaining the editor and multiplayer collaboration.

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