Zed
Developer ToolsOpen Sourceby Zed Industries
Apple Silicon NativeIntel Core SupportmacOS 12.0 or later
4.75
•145 User Reviews•Free (Free and Open Source, cloud collaboration options available)About Zed
Zed is a next-generation code editor built in Rust by the creators of Atom and Tree-sitter. It leverages macOS native rendering APIs (Metal) to utilize your GPU, delivering screen refresh rates up to 120 FPS.
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Spec Comparison Table
| Features | Zed | Visual Studio Code |
|---|---|---|
| Price Tier | Free | Free |
| License | Open Source | Open Source |
| Silicon Native | Yes | Yes |
| Community Score | ★ 4.75 | ★ 4.8 |
Core Feature Sets
- ✓GPU-accelerated rendering at 120 FPS
- ✓Multiplayer collaboration with shared workspace
- ✓Built-in LSP with autocompletion and diagnostics
- ✓Integrated AI panel support (Claude, GPT, Ollama)
- ✓Vim keybindings, outline panel, and terminal emulator
Pricing Specs
Licensing TypeFree
Cost ParametersFree and Open Source, cloud collaboration options available
Developer IdentityZed Industries
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Sanjay Patel2026-05-28
Opening files is instantaneous. Typing lag is practically non-existent. It makes VS Code feel sluggish.
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