Open Source
Zed
by zed-industries
Code at the speed of thought – Zed is a high-performance, multiplayer code editor from the creators of Atom and Tree-sitter.
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About Zed
Zed is a high-performance, multiplayer code editor developed by the creators of Atom and Tree-sitter. It is designed for fast, collaborative coding with a focus on low latency and native performance.
Best for
Developers who prioritize speed and collaborative editing in a native editor.
Use cases
- Collaborative pair programming with real-time multiplayer editing
- Large codebase navigation and editing with high responsiveness
- Local development with a native, low-latency editor experience
Notes
91,886 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-10-18. Licensed Custom.
Pros
- High performance and low latency due to native implementation
- Built-in multiplayer collaboration features
- Backed by experienced creators of Atom and Tree-sitter
Cons
- Limited ecosystem compared to more established editors
- May require learning a new interface and workflow
- Platform support may be narrower than cross-platform alternatives
Key facts
What we have checked
- Latest version
- 1.25.3 (released 23 Oct 2026)
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Alternatives
Alternatives to Zed
| Record | Type | How we know | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| CodeiumThis is an alternative to it | Product | Linked recordGitHub | |
| CursorThis is an alternative to it | Product | Linked recordGitHub | |
| Github CopilotThis is an alternative to it | Product | Linked recordGitHub | |
| WindsurfThis is an alternative to it | Product | Linked recordGitHub |
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Sources
Where this comes from
- GitHubOfficial
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Changelog
What changed
Released 1.25.3
Released 1.26.2-pre
Released 1.26.1-pre
Released 1.25.2
Released 1.24.4
Released 1.25.1-pre
Released 1.24.3
Released 1.25.0-pre
Released 1.24.2
Released 1.23.3
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