Zed
A fast editor with agents built in. A fast, open-source code editor with a built-in agent. It can also run outside agents (like Claude Code or Gemini CLI) side by side through the Agent Client Protocol.
✓ Last verified October 15, 2026 from official sourcesPersonal $0 forever; Pro $10/mo, which includes $5 of tokens, with usage beyond that at API list price +10%; Business $30/seat/mo. There's a 14-day Pro trial with no card required.
Developers who want a fast editor with an agent built in.
Local editor; AI features use cloud models or your own. Skill level: Intermediate.
What it's great at
- Speed
- Running several agents in one editor
What it can do
- Agentic editing: describe a task, and the agent finds context and edits files
- Unlimited edit predictions on Pro
- Bring outside agents into the editor
Example tasks to try
- "Rename this API across the project and fix call sites."
Start in 5 minutes
- Download Zed
- Open the agent panel and sign in or add your own keys
- Describe a small task and review the edits
Go to Zed Industries's official page →
Watch out for
Pro includes only $5 of tokens. After that it's billed at API price +10%.
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