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Continue vs Zed

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ContinueZed
LanguageTypeScriptRust
LicenceApache-2.0Other
Stars36k91k
Latestv2.0.0-vscodev1.22.0
Last push2026-10-052026-10-06
Release cadenceabout 2 days between releasesabout 7 days between releases
Active contributors2 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 →

    PartialContinueAdds chat, edits and completions to VS Code or JetBrains instead of a separate editor.

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