Zed
High-performance, multiplayer code editor from the creators of Atom and Tree-sitter, with built-in AI agent editing for macOS, Linux and Windows.
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About Zed
Zed is listed in our coding category and is aimed at people who want a ready-to-use product. High-performance, multiplayer code editor from the creators of Atom and Tree-sitter, with built-in AI agent editing for macOS, Linux and Windows. Pricing, as the maker states it: Open source. Maturity: Mature. We last checked the official link on 2026-10-18.
What is Zed?
Zed is a high-performance, multiplayer code editor from the creators of Atom and Tree-sitter. You can download it for macOS, Linux and Windows or install it through a package manager.
Its source code is licensed primarily under GPL-3.0-or-later, with Apache-2.0 components where marked. A web version is not yet available.
Sources: the official README and our directory listing, checked 2026-10-18. Official site: zed.dev.
Who is Zed for?
Developers who want a fast, native code editor with real-time collaboration and built-in AI features, and who prefer an open-source editor.
Zed at a glance
- GitHub: zed-industries/zed · 91,999 stars (as of Oct 21, 2026)
Key features
- High-performance native editor written in Rust
- Multiplayer, real-time collaboration
- Available for macOS, Linux and Windows
- Open source (GPL-3.0-or-later, with Apache-2.0 parts)
Zed FAQ
What is Zed?
Zed is a high-performance, multiplayer code editor from the creators of Atom and Tree-sitter. You can download it for macOS, Linux and Windows or install it through a package manager.
Who is Zed for?
Developers who want a fast, native code editor with real-time collaboration and built-in AI features, and who prefer an open-source editor.
Is Zed free?
Zed's pricing, as the maker states it: Open source. Open-source tools are free to use, though you may still pay for model API usage or a hosted plan. Check the official site for current plans.
What are alternatives to Zed?
Similar tools include Cursor, code-review-graph, nodeterm, Runcell, gptme and Semble.
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