Zed
The high-performance, multiplayer code editor.
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The high-performance, multiplayer code editor.
Zed is a Rust-native editor with GPU rendering, real-time collaboration, and a lean AI panel that supports Claude, GPT, and local models.
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Pricing
Free: Full editor free
Paid: $20/mo Pro for hosted AI
Models supported
Claude 4.5
GPT-5
local Ollama
Strengths
- Fastest editor on the market
- Collaborative multiplayer
- Rust core, no Electron
Weaknesses
- Younger extension ecosystem
- Windows still in preview
Best for
Performance snobs
Pair programming
Zed FAQ
Sources & further reading
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APA
Build on Vibe Editorial (2026). Zed The high-performance, multiplayer code editor.. Build on Vibe. Retrieved from https://buildonvibe.site/ide/zed
BibTeX
@misc{bov-ide-zed,
title = {Zed The high-performance, multiplayer code editor.},
author = {Build on Vibe Editorial},
year = {2026},
url = {https://buildonvibe.site/ide/zed},
note = {Build on Vibe}
}