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Zed
Fast collaborative editor with AI
4.6Launched 2023
Free plan
Verified
Editor reviewed
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Overview
Rust-built editor with multiplayer and AI baked in.
Key features
- GPU-accelerated
- Multiplayer
- AI panel
- Agent
Pricing
Free
$0
- BYO key
Pro
$20/mo
- Hosted models
Pros & cons
Pros
- Blazing fast
- Beautiful UI
Cons
- Smaller extension ecosystem
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