AI Tool Pricing

Zed Pricing (2026)

Full breakdown of Zed plans, costs, and what you get at each tier. See how it compares to other code editor tools.

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Zed
Code Editor·$20/mo·Free (50 prompts)

Rust-based high-performance editor with agentic editing and Agent Client Protocol.

What's included in Zed Pro

  • Agentic editing for codebase-spanning edits
  • Token-based AI with Claude, GPT-5, Gemini
  • Agent Client Protocol (ACP) support
  • Extremely fast (Rust-based, GPU rendering)
  • Real-time multiplayer collaboration

Cost projections

PeriodMonthly billingAnnual billing
1 month$20$20
3 months$60$60
6 months$120$120
12 months$240$240

Compare Code Editor pricing

ToolMonthlyAnnualFree tier
Zed$20/mo$20/moYes
Cursor$20/mo$16/moYes
GitHub Copilot$10/mo$8.33/moYes
Replit$20/mo$20/moYes
Bolt$25/mo$25/moYes
Lovable$25/mo$25/moYes
v0$20/mo$20/moYes
Windsurf$15/mo$12/moYes
Devin$20/mo$20/moNo

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Zed Pro cost?

Zed Pro costs $20/mo and includes agentic editing for codebase-spanning edits, token-based AI with Claude, GPT-5, and Gemini, ACP support, and real-time multiplayer collaboration.

Is Zed free to use?

Yes, Zed offers a free plan with 50 AI prompts. The editor itself is free and open-source with extremely fast Rust-based performance. Pro adds unlimited AI features and priority model access.

What makes Zed different from Cursor and Windsurf?

Zed is built from scratch in Rust with GPU rendering, making it significantly faster than VS Code-based editors. It offers native multiplayer collaboration and Agent Client Protocol (ACP) support. Cursor and Windsurf are VS Code forks with AI bolted on.

What is Agent Client Protocol (ACP) in Zed?

ACP is a protocol that lets AI agents interact with Zed natively — reading files, making edits, and running commands through a standardized interface. This makes Zed compatible with a growing ecosystem of autonomous coding agents.

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