Zed by Zed Industries is listed as Freemium under AI-Native IDEs & Editors on ai.dosa.dev. See the Zed review for features and verdict.
01Plans
| ProEntry plan | $10 | per month |
| Business | $30 | per seat / month |
Zed offers a free Personal plan, a Pro plan at $10/month (including $5 of hosted AI tokens), and a Business plan at $30/seat/month. Additional hosted AI usage is billed at API list price plus 10%.
Pricing changes often - verify on the official site.
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02Who it's for
Best for
Developers who prioritize editor performance, require privacy-focused AI workflows, or want to integrate their own AI API keys and agents into a collaborative environment.
Not ideal for
Users who depend heavily on the VS Code extension ecosystem, or organizations requiring enterprise security certifications like SOC 2 and SSO, which are not currently supported.
03Alternatives and their pricing
04FAQ
Is Zed free?+
Zed is Freemium. Zed offers a free Personal plan, a Pro plan at $10/month (including $5 of hosted AI tokens), and a Business plan at $30/seat/month. Additional hosted AI usage is billed at API list price plus 10%. Check the official site for current plans.
Is Zed open source?+
Yes - Zed is open source. Zed offers a free Personal plan, a Pro plan at $10/month (including $5 of hosted AI tokens), and a Business plan at $30/seat/month. Additional hosted AI usage is billed at API list price plus 10%.
How much does Zed cost?+
Zed offers a free Personal plan, a Pro plan at $10/month (including $5 of hosted AI tokens), and a Business plan at $30/seat/month. Additional hosted AI usage is billed at API list price plus 10%. Pricing changes often - verify on the official site.
Who is Zed best for?+
Developers who prioritize editor performance, require privacy-focused AI workflows, or want to integrate their own AI API keys and agents into a collaborative environment.
Who is Zed not ideal for?+
Users who depend heavily on the VS Code extension ecosystem, or organizations requiring enterprise security certifications like SOC 2 and SSO, which are not currently supported.
What are the best Zed alternatives?+
The closest Zed alternatives on ai.dosa.dev are Cursor, Devin, Trae - all listed under AI-Native IDEs & Editors.
Who makes Zed?+
Zed is developed by Zed Industries. It is listed in the AI-Native IDEs & Editors category on ai.dosa.dev.