Zed
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Zed is an open-source editor with collaboration and optional AI services; hosted inference has separate conditions. No lifecycle review is recorded for this listing. Its inclusion in the directory does not confirm current availability; check the vendor before relying on it.
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Decision notes
Official-document research
Based on the cited documentation. We did not use the product, purchase a plan, or run quality, speed or reliability tests in this review.
Consider it for
- Developers who can check component licenses and account settings
Choose another approach if
- Assuming all models have zero retention
- Requiring planned SSO/SAML/SCIM now
Pricing and conditions
Documented terms
USD, tax-exclusive. Personal is free; external inference is separate. Pro is USD10/month with USD5 tokens, then API list plus 10%. Trial ends at 14 days or USD5, whichever first, with a specified model. Business is USD30/seat/month with no fixed model credits. Confirm regional tax and checkout.
Pricing source read:
Pricing or terms sourceCode, model and service licensing
Most editor code is GPLv3; GPUI and other components use Apache2. Check file notices and distribution duties. Official apps and hosted services also have terms, separating organization internal use from individual personal noncommercial access. Output assignment does not clear third-party rights; training opt-in differs from particular feedback permissions.
Basis and limits of the recorded score
Original 4.6/5 retained; the original scoring worksheet and hands-on evidence are unavailable. This documentation review did not re-score it.
Overview
Zed separates its public editor source from Zed-operated collaboration and AI services. The free editor can use external inference, while hosted models follow account and usage limits. The open-source flag does not grant free hosted-model usage.
For team migration, compare service rights, data flows and organization features. Some identity-management features remain marked planned. This review did not benchmark speed or agent accuracy.
Sources
The factual claims in this review were read from the pages below. Each date is when an editor last opened the source, not when the product changed.
- Vendor pricing page Checked 2026-10-15
- Vendor documentation Checked 2026-10-15
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- Vendor documentation Checked 2026-10-15
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Component licensing documented
- Free editor and optional inference routes
Cons
- Hosted inference adds usage charges
- Local opt-out does not disable server telemetry
Who it's for
Reviewing an editor for team use
Comparing hosted and external AI costs
Bottom line
Assess editor licensing, service terms and token costs separately.
Key Features
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Frequently asked questions
Is Zed currently available?
No lifecycle review is recorded for this listing. Its inclusion in the directory does not confirm current availability; check the vendor before relying on it.
What is Zed?
Zed is a Code Generation tool developed by Zed Industries. Zed is an open-source editor with collaboration and optional AI services; hosted inference has separate conditions.
What costs and terms should I check for Zed?
USD, tax-exclusive. Personal is free; external inference is separate. Pro is USD10/month with USD5 tokens, then API list plus 10%. Trial ends at 14 days or USD5, whichever first, with a specified model. Business is USD30/seat/month with no fixed model credits. Confirm regional tax and checkout.
Is Zed open source?
Most editor code is GPLv3; GPUI and other components use Apache2. Check file notices and distribution duties. Official apps and hosted services also have terms, separating organization internal use from individual personal noncommercial access. Output assignment does not clear third-party rights; training opt-in differs from particular feedback permissions.
What are the best alternatives to Zed?
Notable Code Generation alternatives include GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Replit Agent. Browse all 76 tools in our Code Generation category for a full overview.
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Basic Info
- Pricing
- Freemium
USD, tax-exclusive. Personal is free; external inference is separate. Pro is USD10/month with USD5 tokens, then API list plus 10%. Trial ends at 14 days or USD5, whichever first, with a specified model. Business is USD30/seat/month with no fixed model credits. Confirm regional tax and checkout.
- Editorial score
- ★ 4.6 / 5 How we score
- Platforms
- WindowsmacOSLinux
- Last verified
- 2026-09-08
