Zed
High-performance code editor with built-in AI
Overview
Zed is a Rust-built, GPU-accelerated code editor with collaborative editing and built-in AI assistants. Founded by the team behind Atom. Free with a Pro tier for AI features and team collaboration. Strong reputation for performance and keyboard ergonomics.
Use cases
ASEAN Perspective
Zed in Southeast Asia
ASEAN-region availability and pricing notes coming soon. Drop the editorial team a note via /contact/ if you can supply local context (Singapore/Malaysia/Indonesia/Thailand/Vietnam).
Zed is a blazing-fast, Rust-built code editor with first-class AI assistance, multiplayer real-time collaboration and a clean, low-latency interface. Its standout strength is raw performance and a thoughtful, native feel, with AI features (chat, edit prediction, agentic assists) integrated rather than bolted on, and a free open-source core that makes it excellent value.
Its ecosystem of extensions and language support is younger and thinner than VS Code, and some advanced AI/collab features depend on accounts or paid plans. There is no ASEAN-specific provisioning, just global access. Best for developers who prioritise speed and a native editor and are happy to trade a smaller extension ecosystem for it; VS Code-dependent teams may find gaps.
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