Zed
AI code editorsFreemiumOur take: Very fast native editor with AI built in; smaller extension ecosystem than VS Code.
Use cases: fast editing, AI assist, pair programming
Official site: https://zed.dev (link checked 2026-10-14)
Ranked in: Best AI code editor
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