Emacs vs Zed

An operating system masquerading as an editor meets vs code but fast. Here's our take.

Emacs

Nice Pick

An operating system masquerading as an editor. Org-mode alone is worth the RSI.

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Zed

VS Code but fast. Written in Rust by the Atom creators who learned their lesson.

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The Verdict

Use Emacs if: You want the better option and can live with its tradeoffs.

Use Zed if: You prioritize its strengths over what Emacs offers.

The Bottom Line

Emacs wins

An operating system masquerading as an editor. Org-mode alone is worth the RSI.