Zed
by Zed Industries · zed.dev ↗
Open-source, high-performance code editor with built-in AI assistance and collaborative editing.
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- Category
- Coding & Developer Tools
- Business model
- Open (open weights/source)
- Availability
- Global
- Launched
- 2023-03
- Record updated
- 2026-07-30
- License
- GPL-3.0
- Founded
- 2021
- Headquarters
- US
- Canonical URL
- https://globalaiproductindex.com/products/zed/
Overview
Zed is an open-source code editor from Zed Industries, built in Rust for fast startup and low-latency editing. It includes built-in AI assistance for editing and chatting about code, plus real-time collaborative editing between developers. The editor is free under GPL-3.0, with optional paid AI features for hosted model usage.
Key features
- Rust-based editor engineered for speed and low latency
- Built-in AI assistant for code edits and chat
- Real-time collaborative editing and screen sharing
- Language server, git, and terminal support out of the box
Use cases
- Day-to-day coding in a fast native editor
- Pair programming and team collaboration in real time
- AI-assisted editing with a choice of hosted or own-key models
Pricing
Zed is free and open source (GPL-3.0); AI features can run on your own API keys, with an optional paid plan for hosted model usage.
Frequently asked questions
Is Zed free?
Yes. Zed is open source under GPL-3.0 and free to use; only optional hosted AI usage is paid.
Does Zed have AI features?
Yes. Zed includes a built-in AI assistant for editing and chatting about code, usable with hosted models or your own API keys.
What platforms does Zed run on?
Zed ships for macOS and Linux, with Windows support under active development.
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