Zed

★ 4/5 · Free LLM/IDE

Zed is a free LLM site or browser IDE for chatting with models or coding in the cloud.

Pros

Blazing-fast performance with GPU-accelerated rendering
true multiplayer collaboration built-in
free forever for personal use
open-source code editor
AI code completion with configurable LLM models

Cons

macOS and Linux only (no Windows yet)
Copilot integration not as seamless as VS Code
smaller ecosystem of extensions vs. VS Code
AI features require paid subscription ($10+/mo)

Cost

Free (Personal); Pro $10/user/month (unlimited AI predictions, $5 included tokens); Business $30/user/month (org-wide policies, role-based access, spend visibility)

Verdict

Best for macOS/Linux developers prioritizing performance and real-time collaboration; Windows users and VS Code loyalists should stick with current setup.

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