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Nova vs Zed
Both stand on php ides. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free trial Mac
Nova combines code editing, debugging, Git, language support, and remote-file tools for macOS. The license is $99, paid once, and continued major updates after the first year require a 49.00 USD-per-year renewal.
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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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| Nova | Zed | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Mac | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Pro: $10 a month |
| Plans published | 4 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Zed |
| Website | nova.app | zed.dev |
| On php ides | #16 of 23 | #12 of 23 |
Nova: what it does well
- Includes multiple cursors and column editing
- Supports Git operations and GitLab and GitHub sign-in
- Built-in language support for Rust, Swift, C, and C++
- Offers a free, full-featured trial for up to 30 days
What to know first
- Version 14.1 requires macOS 15.6 or later
- Continued major updates require a license renewal
- Multi-seat licenses are not offered
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