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Zed

Fast open source Rust code editor with an agent panel, edit predictions and external agent support.

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What it does

Zed is a minimal code editor written in Rust for developers working on macOS, Linux, and Windows. You open your source code to write, run tools, and direct native or external AI agents. It gives you fast editing, edit predictions, and real time project collaboration with teammates.

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  1. Zed: Agent panel

    Agent panel

    Provides an interface to submit prompts to AI agents, include project context, review code changes, and manage conversation threads.

    Use caseA developer directs the native agent to review code modifications and manage prompt threads across project files.

    From zed.dev/docs/ai/quick-start · image from Zed
  2. Zed: Edit prediction

    Edit prediction

    Generates AI completions directly in the editor buffer as you type your code.

    Use caseA software engineer accepts suggested code completions inline while writing application logic.

    From zed.dev/docs/ai/quick-start · image from Zed
  3. Zed: External agents

    External agents

    Integrates outside coding assistants like Claude Agent or Codex CLI directly into the editor using ACP.

    Use caseA developer hooks Claude Agent or Codex into the workspace to use their existing assistant tools and auth.

    From zed.dev/pricing · image from Zed

  4. Multiplayer collaboration

    Enables engineers to code together simultaneously, communicate through chat, and share screens and projects.

    Use caseTwo engineers join a shared project session to pair program and discuss changes over chat.

    From zed.dev

  5. Custom API keys

    Connects your personal API keys from external model providers directly to power AI features without Zed hosted usage.

    Use caseA programmer configures their own Anthropic or OpenAI API key to run queries through their existing account.

    From zed.dev/docs/ai/quick-start

Written from Zed's own website, checked . Each feature links to the page it comes from; images are Zed's own.

Every plan

PlanMonthlyBilled yearlyPerWhat it includes
PersonalFreeNot listedper userBYOK or external agents only
Pro$10Not listedper user$5 hosted tokens/mo, then usage at API list +10%; unlimited edit predictions
Business$30Not listedper seatHosted AI at usage rates or BYOK; admin data controls

From Zed's own pricing page, checked . Prices are in US dollars per month; "billed yearly" is the monthly price when you pay for a year up front.

Before you pay

Card needed for the trial
No
What Zed saysWe offer a 14 day free trial of Pro with $5 of GPT 6 Luna usage and unlimited accepted edit predictions. No credit card is required. Source page
Trains on your data
Opt out
What Zed saysZed does not collect training data for the Edit Prediction model unless all of these conditions are met: 1. You opt in by toggling Training Data Collection Source page
Data retention
Normal AI requests are not retained by Zed, while provider designated safety models retain data for at least 30 days.
What Zed saysNormal AI requests are not retained by Zed. For Zed hosted models, provider agreements prohibit training on your prompts or code context and require zero data retention Source page

Only what Zed's own pages state, with the quote behind each answer. Anything they don't publish is left out rather than guessed.

Getting started with Zed

  1. Go to Agent Settings with agent: open settings to configure LLM providers, External Agents, or MCP servers.
  2. Open the Settings Editor with zed: open settings to configure tool permissions or set up edit prediction providers.
  3. Start in the Agent Panel to prompt the agent, add context, review changes, and manage threads.
  4. Use the Threads Sidebar to organize agent work and run multiple agent threads or Terminal Threads at once.

Tips

  • Provider keys saved through Zed are stored in the system keychain, not in settings.json.
  • To turn AI off completely, open the Settings Editor with zed: open settings, search for Disable AI, and enable it.

Written from Zed's own help pages: zed.dev/docs/ai/quick-start · zed.dev/docs/ai/overview

What the free plan includes

Personal: free editor, no hosted AI included; use own API keys or external agents; 14 day Pro trial ($5 credit, no card)

Questions people ask about Zed

How much does Zed cost?

Paid plans start at $10 a month (Pro). 3 plans are listed above, from Zed's own pricing page.

Is Zed free?

Yes, there is a free plan: Personal: free editor, no hosted AI included; use own API keys or external agents; 14 day Pro trial ($5 credit, no card).

Does Zed train its AI on my data?

It can, but you can opt out. Source

Do I need a credit card to try Zed?

No, you can start without a credit card. Source

Which Zed plan is right for me?

Our Personal plan is for users who want a best in class code editor without AI capabilities, or for users who prefer to use their own keys/external agents. Our Pro plan comes with Zed hosted models out of the box. Our Business plan is for teams that need centralized control over how Zed is used. Source

What's the difference between Pro and Business?

Pro is for individual developers: it comes with Zed hosted AI models and unlimited edit predictions. Business is an org level layer on top of that, not a replacement. Members can hold their own Pro subscriptions. What Business adds is the admin layer – org wide controls over AI features, data sharing policies, and unified billing across every seat. Source

Do Business seats include AI credits?

Business seats don't bundle a fixed LLM credit allotment. You can use Zed hosted AI at standard usage rates, or bring your own API keys from Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, and others – in which case spend goes directly to your provider. Some teams already have existing AI contracts; Zed can run through them without requiring you to switch or double up. Source

How does the free trial work?

We offer a 14 day free trial of Pro with $5 of GPT 6 Luna usage and unlimited accepted edit predictions. No credit card is required. The trial ends when you use the $5 balance or 14 days pass, whichever comes first. Your $5 trial balance is shared across Zed and Delta. Start your trial on your Account page. Source

Works with

AI models
GPT 6 Luna, Qwen2.5 Coder 7B, Claude Fable 5.1, Claude Fable 5, Anthropic, Google, OpenAI

Where this came from

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