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Lapce vs Zed
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| Fact | Lapce | Zed |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Rust | Rust |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Stars | 39k | 91k |
| Latest | v0.4.6 | v1.22.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 64 days between releases | about 7 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 4 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 184+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Sublime Text. Alternatives to Sublime Text →
Full replacementLapceA fast native editor with modal editing, language servers and plugins.
Full replacementZedA fast native editor with language servers and collaboration built in.
Both replace Visual Studio Code. Alternatives to Visual Studio Code →
PartialLapceNative editor with language servers and a plugin system of its own, without VS Code's extensions.
Full replacementZedNative editor with multiplayer editing built in.
Lapce
Zed
- v1.23.1-pre2026-09-30This week's release includes BYOK support for GPT-6.1 Sol and the ability to preview JSONL and NDJSON files as tables.pre-release
- v1.22.02026-09-30This week's release includes BYOK support for GPT-6.1 Sol, on-the-fly model selection for new subagents, automatic suba…
- v1.21.02026-09-23This week's release includes faster rendering in syntax-highlighted files and Markdown code blocks, a language server c…
- v1.22.0-pre2026-09-23This week's release includes BYOK support for Claude Opus 5.5 (Anthropic) and GPT-6 Astra, Sol, and Luna (OpenAI), on-t…pre-release
- v1.20.22026-09-17Fixed payment errors from non-Zed model providers incorrectly prompting users to upgrade to Zed Pro instead of displayi…
Lapce
✓ signed The latest release, v0.4.6, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Zed
✓ signed The latest release, v1.22.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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