Visual Studio Code (Code - OSS) vs Zed

The best value in each numeric row is marked. Sponsorship has no effect on any of them.

Comparison of Visual Studio Code (Code - OSS) vs Zed
Criteria Visual Studio Code (Code - OSS)
5 94.9 =
Zed
207 67.1 =
Score 94.9 (best) 67.1
Release freshness 94.0 94.6 (best)
Adoption signals 88.1 (best) 0.0
Release freshness
Updated 50 days ago
Updated 48 days ago
Latest version 1.138.0 · 2026-09-16v0.154.0 · 2026-09-18
Pricing FreeFree
License Open sourceOpen source
Platforms
Linux ✓ ✓
macOS ✓ ✓
Windows ✓ -
Web ✓ -
Features
Integrations
Rank receipt: Visual Studio Code (Code - OSS)
#5 overall · #1 in category
94.9/100
  1. Platform readiness +40.0 100.0 × 40%
  2. Release freshness +32.9 94.0 × 35%
  3. Adoption signals +22.0 88.1 × 25%
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Rank receipt: Zed
#207 overall · #6 in category
67.1/100
  1. Platform readiness +34.0 85.0 × 40%
  2. Release freshness +33.1 94.6 × 35%
  3. Adoption signals +0.0 0.0 × 25%
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