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Zed
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Open Rust editor with integrated agent panels.
Zed is an open-source code editor written in Rust. Agent and edit-prediction features are built in, with BYOK and Zed-hosted options depending on the plan. The product remains editor-centered.
- Model support
- Multi-model
- Deployment
- Cloud, Self-hosted
- Open source
- Yes
- License
- GPL-3.0 (editor); proprietary cloud AI services
- Pricing model
- Mixed
- Added / updated
- 19 Aug 2026 / 19 Aug 2026
Assessment
Zed provides an open Rust editor with integrated agent panels and BYOK paths. Hosted AI remains a cloud service unless keys are supplied. Use it as an editing surface; orchestration and cloud-service licensing require separate consideration.
Strengths
- Open editor with native agent UI and a distinct codebase from VS Code.
- BYOK paths documented alongside hosted models.
- Responsive Rust-native editing experience.
Limitations
- No sandbox fleet or issue-to-PR product.
- Cloud AI services are not GPL.
- Fewer extensions than VS Code.