| Website | zed.dev |
| Category | Code Editor / IDE |
| License | Open source (various) |
| Pricing | Free |
Overview
Zed is a code editor built for performance and collaboration. Written in Rust, GPU-accelerated rendering, built-in AI assistant. Lightning fast.
Pros
- Extremely fast (Rust + GPU rendering)
- Built-in AI assistant
- Real-time collaboration
- Vim mode
- Multi-language support
- Free and open source
Cons
- macOS and Linux only (no Windows)
- Fewer extensions than VS Code
- Ecosystem still developing
- Some IDE features missing
- Learning curve from VS Code
Verdict
Zed is the fastest code editor available. The Rust + GPU rendering architecture makes file opening, search, and navigation feel instant — not 'fast for an Electron app' but genuinely instant. The built-in AI assistant and real-time collaboration are well-integrated, not afterthoughts. For developers who value speed and are on macOS or Linux, Zed is worth the switch from VS Code.