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.
Zed pricing
Code EditorChecked Aug 2026- Pro$20/month
Free option: Free (50 prompts).
Usage limits are approximate. Tokens: $10/month of included AI token credits; editor itself is free
What it covers
Rust-based high-performance editor with agentic editing and Agent Client Protocol.
- 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
| Period | Monthly billing | Annual billing |
|---|---|---|
| 1 month | $20 | $20 |
| 3 months | $60 | $60 |
| 6 months | $120 | $120 |
| 12 months | $240 | $240 |
Compare Code Editor pricing
| Tool | Monthly | Annual | Free tier | Usage limits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zed | $20/month | $20/month | Yes | $10/month of included AI token credits; editor itself is free |
| Cursor | $20/month | $16/month | Yes | Unlimited Tab completions; $20 monthly credit pool for premium models |
| GitHub Copilot | $10/month | $8.33/month | Yes | Unlimited completions; ~1,500 monthly AI Credits for chat and agents |
| Replit | $20/month | $20/month | Yes | $20 of monthly Agent credits; effort-based checkpoints draw them down |
| Bolt | $25/month | $25/month | Yes | 10M tokens/month with no daily cap; unused tokens roll over |
| Lovable | $25/month | $25/month | Yes | 100 monthly credits plus 5 daily credits (~250/mo effective) |
| v0 | $20/month | $20/month | Yes | $20 of monthly generation credits; more can be purchased anytime |
| Windsurf | $20/month | $20/month | Yes | Daily/weekly agent quotas since Mar 2026; Tab autocomplete unlimited |
| Devin | $20/month | $20/month | No | Agent time metered in ACUs (~15 min each); overage billed per ACU |
| Trae | $10/month | $10/month | Yes | Token-based AI usage with a monthly allowance; exact allotment varies |
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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 a monthly AI token-credit allowance 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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