# Zed AI

> High-performance code editor with built-in AI assistant and collaboration.

Zed AI is the AI-native code editor from the creators of Atom that is built from scratch for performance and AI collaboration. Running entirely in Rust with GPU-accelerated rendering, it is the fastest editor available, while its AI features integrate with Claude and other models for code generation, refactoring, and codebase Q&A directly in the editing experience. Performance-focused developers who want the speed of a native application with the AI capabilities of modern tools choose Zed AI for its rare combination of zero-latency editing with deeply integrated AI assistance.

## Quick facts

- Categories: Code Assistant, Developer Tools
- Pricing: Freemium (free plan + paid tiers)
- Free plan: Yes
- Official site: https://zed.dev
- Last checked: 2026-10-23

## Key features

- High-performance collaborative code editor
- AI code assistant Zed AI
- Multi-language support
- Remote collaboration
- Blazing fast performance
- Open source

## Use cases

- Fast collaborative code editing
- AI-assisted programming
- Pair programming with AI
- Open-source development

## Links

- Nextool.ai page: https://nextool.ai/tools/zed-ai/
- Alternatives: https://nextool.ai/alternatives/zed-ai/

Source: Nextool.ai (https://nextool.ai/tools/zed-ai/). Pricing and features change; confirm on the provider's site before relying on them.