Side by side
nook vs Zed
Both stand on go ides. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Paid
nook combines terminal-based project tools and language-server features with AI capabilities that use Claude CLI authentication. Its non-AI editor tools remain available without Claude, and the software is free under the MIT license.
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Free plan LinuxMacWindows
Zed combines code editing with Git tools, debugging, remote development, extensions, and team collaboration. Check the Personal prediction limit and Pro token overage billing against your needs.
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| nook | Zed | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not published | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Not published | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Pro: $10 a month |
| Plans published | None | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Zed |
| Website | truffleagent.com | zed.dev |
| On go ides | #24 of 24 | #20 of 24 |
nook: what it does well
- Free and open source under the MIT license
- Includes inline edits and multi-file composition
- Provides gopls diagnostics and reference search
- Editor tools work without Claude
- Runs over SSH, in tmux, and in containers
What to know first
- AI features require the Claude CLI
- Default language server is gopls
Zed: what it does well
- Free Personal plan with 2,000 accepted edit predictions
- Supports Linux, macOS, and Windows
- Built-in debugger and remote development
- Git tools include staging, commits, and diffs
- Team chat, coding, and screen sharing
What to know first
- Personal plan limits accepted edit predictions to 2,000
- Pro usage beyond $5 is billed separately
- SSO, SAML, and SCIM are not currently available