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CodeEdit vs Zed

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

CodeEdit

8.0
Developer Tools

Code editor

Zed

8.0
Developer Tools

Multiplayer code editor

Metric CodeEdit Zed
Category Developer Tools Developer Tools
AI Score 8.0 8.0
30-day Installs 102 12.5K
90-day Installs 282 31.5K
365-day Installs 1.3K 98.3K
Version 0.3.6 1.0.1
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 22.7K 76.8K
GitHub Forks 1.2K 7.3K
Open Issues 197 3.2K
License MIT NOASSERTION
Language Swift Rust
Last GitHub Commit 4mo ago 1mo ago
First Seen Feb 21, 2023 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

CodeEdit

CodeEdit is a sleek, modern code editor for macOS that offers a free, open-source alternative with support for multiple programming languages, live preview, and GitHub integration. It's designed for developers seeking a native macOS experience with a focus on simplicity and performance.

CodeEdit provides a code editing environment with features like syntax highlighting, live preview, and version control integration for developers.

Pros

  • + Modern and intuitive user interface
  • + Built with Swift for native performance
  • + GitHub integration and live preview support
  • + Free and open-source with an active community
  • + Supports multiple programming languages

Cons

  • - Limited third-party plugin support
  • - Still in beta, so some features may be missing or unstable

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