Visual Studio Code
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VisitVisual Studio Code vs Zed
What both publish
| Fact | Visual Studio Code | Zed |
|---|---|---|
| Column editing | Yes | Yes |
| Extension support | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-cursor editing | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | web,windows,macos,linux | Zed is available for macOS, Linux, and Windows. |
Visual Studio Code plans
- Visual Studio CodeFree
Zed plans
- PersonalFree
- Pro$10 a month
- Business$30 a month
- Pro Free TrialFree
Pick Visual Studio Code if…
VS Code suits developers who want a free editor for desktop or browser coding, with built-in tools and a large extension library. It also fits users who want to combine AI agent workflows with direct coding, provided they have a GitHub account to start building with agents.
Pick Zed if…
Zed suits developers looking for a cross-platform code editor with extensions, Git tools, and editing features such as multi-cursor support. Its collaboration features and Business organization controls may also suit teams.