Continue vs Zed
A side-by-side comparison of two open-source tools to help you choose the right one.
| Feature | CO | |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | Open-source autocomplete and chat for your IDE. | A blazing-fast, AI-native code editor in Rust. |
| GitHub stars | 24.5K | 58K |
| License | Apache 2.0 | Source Available |
| Language | TypeScript | Rust |
| Pricing | Free & Open Source | Free & Open Source |
| Self-hostable | ||
| Replaces | GitHub Copilot, Claude Code | Claude Code, Cursor |
| Rating | 4.6 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 |
Continue features
- Tab autocomplete with any model
- Inline edits and chat in your editor
- Custom context providers (docs, repos, issues)
- VS Code and JetBrains support
- Local models via Ollama for full privacy
Zed features
- GPU-accelerated, extremely fast editor
- Built-in AI assistant and inline edits
- Real-time multiplayer collaboration
- Tree-sitter and LSP powered
- Native macOS, Linux, and Windows apps