Zed vs Kilo Code
A side-by-side comparison of two open-source tools to help you choose the right one.
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary | A blazing-fast, AI-native code editor in Rust. | An open VS Code agent with planning modes. |
| GitHub stars | 58K | 7.8K |
| License | Source Available | Apache 2.0 |
| Language | Rust | TypeScript |
| Pricing | Free & Open Source | Free & Open Source |
| Self-hostable | ||
| Replaces | Claude Code, Cursor | Claude Code, GitHub Copilot |
| Rating | 4.7 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
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
Kilo Code features
- Orchestrator, architect, code, and debug modes
- Use any AI model you like
- Automatic error recovery
- Context-aware, project-wide assistance
- Open source VS Code extension