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Zed Industries

Zed

An open-source editor with unlimited use via your own API keys

Free plan Partial Korean

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Key specs

Zed key specs
Price Free plan
Free limits Personal is free forever, including 2,000 edit predictions. Unlimited AI usage when bringing your own API keys.
Paid price Pro $10/month (includes $5 worth of tokens) · Business $30/user/month
Student / edu discount No
Korean PartialThe UI is in English. It generally understands instructions given in Korean.
Login Optional
Platforms Windows · macOS · Linux
File input None
Download output Code is applied directly into the editor.
Commercial use AllowedCommercial use is allowed. Using your own API key lets you decide where your code is sent.

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Who it's for

  • Developers tired of hitting AI rate limits. Bring your own API key to use it without subscription caps.
  • Anyone frustrated by bloated editors. Built for sheer speed, it stays snappy even on large files.
  • Teams needing full control over where company code goes. It is open source and lets you choose which models to connect.

Drawbacks

  • The UI and documentation are entirely in English. With few Korean resources available, troubleshooting can be tricky.
  • The free tier's 2,000 edit predictions run out quickly with daily use. You will eventually need your own API key or a paid plan.
  • The extension ecosystem is not as vast as VS Code, so some of your favorite plugins might be missing.

Getting started

  1. Download and install the app from the official website. You can use the editor right away without logging in.
  2. Select your preferred model in the settings. Enter your Anthropic, OpenAI, or Google API keys directly, or connect Ollama.
  3. Open your project folder and give instructions in the chat panel, such as 'Clean up error handling in this file.'
  4. Review the proposed changes across files and accept only the ones you want.
  5. For proprietary code, configure your own API keys or local models to control what data leaves your machine.

Similar tools

  • Cursor Free plan Cursor ties AI usage to a subscription, while Zed removes limits when you bring your own API key.
  • GitHub Copilot Free plan GitHub Copilot adds onto your existing editor, while Zed replaces the editor itself with a fast, lightweight one.
  • Ollama Free Connecting Ollama to Zed lets you run AI coding assistance using models hosted on your local machine.
  • Gemini CLI Free Gemini CLI handles tasks in the terminal, while Zed lets you inspect and edit code directly.

See also

Official link

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