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Cline vs Zed

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ClineZed
LanguageTypeScriptRust
LicenceApache-2.0Other
Stars70k91k
Latestdesktop-v0.0.43v1.22.0
Last push2026-10-062026-10-06
Release cadenceabout 1 day between releasesabout 7 days between releases
Active contributors27+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days184+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace Cursor. Alternatives to Cursor →

    PartialClineAdds an agent to VS Code instead of a separate editor.

    PartialZedAn editor with its own agent and edit predictions, with the model of your choice.