Side-by-Side Comparison
Cody vs Zed
Which one should you choose? We've broken down the key differences between Cody and Zed to help you make an informed decision for your operational workflow.
Option ADevelopment
Situational
Cody
Sourcegraph's enterprise AI coding assistant, built on top of Sourcegraph's code search and intelligence engine. Specializes in large, multi-repository codebases where understanding cross-repo context matters more than single-file autocomplete.
Usecases
Cross-repository code search and understandingenterprise-scale code assistancelarge codebase navigation and refactoring
$59/mo
Option BDevelopment
Situational
Zed
High-performance, AI-native code editor built in Rust, rendering at up to 120fps. AI features (multi-file edit predictions, hosted model access) sit on top of a genuinely fast, responsive editing experience rather than being the sole selling point.
Usecases
High-performance code editinglightweight AI-assisted autocompletefast local development across large files
$10/mo
| Feature | Cody | Zed |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Price | $59/mo | $10/mo |
| Verdict | MAYBE | MAYBE |
| Trust Score | 70% | 70% |