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Athas vs Zed
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Athas
7.0Lightweight code editor
Zed
8.0Multiplayer code editor
| Metric | Athas | Zed |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 40 | 12.5K |
| 90-day Installs | 70 | 31.5K |
| 365-day Installs | 238 | 98.3K |
| Version | 0.5.1 | 1.0.1 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 2.1K | 76.8K |
| GitHub Forks | 194 | 7.3K |
| Open Issues | 18 | 3.2K |
| License | NOASSERTION | NOASSERTION |
| Language | TypeScript | Rust |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1mo ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Nov 22, 2025 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
Athas
Athas is a lightweight code editor with Vim keybindings, Git integration, and AI support, making it ideal for developers seeking a simple yet powerful tool with a modern twist.
Provides a cross-platform code editing experience with features like Git integration, AI agents, and Vim-style navigation.
Pros
- + Cross-platform support with a focus on simplicity
- + Vim-like keybindings for efficient editing
- + Integrated Git support and AI features enhance productivity
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Still in early development with some open issues
Zed
Zed is a high-performance, open-source multiplayer code editor that enables real-time collaboration. It's designed for developers who need seamless teamwork, offering features like AI integration and cross-platform support.
Zed allows multiple users to edit and collaborate on code in real-time.
Pros
- + Open-source with a strong community
- + High-performance and real-time collaboration
- + Cross-platform support
- + AI integration and developer tools
Cons
- - High number of open issues
- - Potential instability due to active development