Solo-fit verdict
Best forAn editor where AI stays optional, with external agents like Codex via ACP
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Verified Oct 11, 20263 sourcesLive
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Editor notes
An editor-first option that keeps AI flexible: Zed-hosted models, your own keys, or external agents via ACP. The Personal plan is free with BYOK and 2,000 accepted edit predictions; Pro adds unlimited predictions and some hosted usage. Open source, with the editor under GPL-3.0.
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Summary
Fast, multiplayer code editor
Key details
| Surface | IDE (desktop editor) |
|---|---|
| Platforms | macoswindowslinux |
| BYOK (Bring Your Own Key) | ✓ Yes |
| MCP Support | ✓ Yes |
| Agent Skills Support | ✗ No |
| Open Source | ✓ Yes(GPL-3.0-or-later) |
Pricing
From the vendor's pricing pageVerified Oct 11, 2026
| Plan | Price | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Personal | Free | |
| Pro | $10/mo | Billed monthly |
| Business | $30/mo per seat | Per seat, billed monthly |