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Zed
Ultra-fast open-source code editor with built-in AI agents.
- Publisher
- Zed Industries
- Pricing
- Open source
- Category
- Code & development
- Country of origin
- United States
- Official website
- zed.dev
Features
Zed is open source: free to use and self-hostable.
Visit ZedUpdated on October 31, 2026
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Frequently asked questions
What is Zed?
Zed (Zed Industries) : Ultra-fast open-source code editor with built-in AI agents.
Is Zed free?
Zed is open source: free to use and self-hostable.
What are the alternatives to Zed?
GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code, OpenAI Codex, Windsurf, Replit.