Zed vs OpenCode
A side-by-side comparison of two open-source tools to help you choose the right one.
| Feature | OP | |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | A blazing-fast, AI-native code editor in Rust. | A terminal-native AI coding agent for any model. |
| GitHub stars | 58K | 19K |
| License | Source Available | MIT |
| Language | Rust | TypeScript |
| Pricing | Free & Open Source | Free & Open Source |
| Self-hostable | ||
| Replaces | Claude Code, Cursor | Claude Code |
| Rating | 4.7 / 5 | 4.6 / 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
OpenCode features
- Rich terminal UI with LSP awareness
- Multi-session, shareable workflows
- Works with 75+ LLM providers
- Model-agnostic — bring your own keys
- Fast, keyboard-driven experience