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Pulsar vs Zed
Both stand on code editors. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMacWindows
Pulsar combines configurable editing, package support, language server features, and Git tools in a free desktop editor. Check the platform requirements, and note the unsigned Windows downloads.
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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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| Pulsar | Zed | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Pro: $10 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Zed |
| Website | pulsar-edit.dev | zed.dev |
| On code editors | #10 of 45 | #6 of 45 |
Pulsar: what it does well
- Package manager supports installing or creating packages.
- Language servers provide autocompletion and smart navigation.
- Can open multiple projects in one window.
- Includes Git branch, staging, and conflict tools.
- Free and open source.
What to know first
- Windows binaries are unsigned and may trigger SmartScreen warnings.
- Linux requires glibc 2.31 or later.
- Windows support starts at version 10; macOS at 10.15.
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