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SubEthaEdit vs Zed
Both stand on pair programming software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Mac
Choose SubEthaEdit if you want a free macOS text editor with collaborative editing and tools for code and web files. Its MIT license and AppleScript support may also suit users who want to customize their workflow. Internet collaboration requires port forwarding and sharing a link.
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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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| SubEthaEdit | Zed | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Mac | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Pro: $10 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Zed |
| Website | subethaedit.net | zed.dev |
| On pair programming software | #20 of 26 | #16 of 26 |
SubEthaEdit: what it does well
- Free and open source under the MIT license.
- Supports collaboration on local networks and, with setup, over the internet.
- Provides participant permissions and collaborator follow or selection views.
- Includes split views, multi-line editing, and regular-expression search.
- Previews HTML and can reload after referenced CSS or JavaScript changes.
What to know first
- Available for macOS only.
- Internet collaboration requires port forwarding and a shared link.
- Version 5.0.2 is the latest version supporting OS X El Capitan 10.11.
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
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