Zed vs Neovim

VS Code but fast meets vim but it actually works. Here's our take.

Zed

Nice Pick

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

Pros

Cons

Neovim

Vim but it actually works. Lua config, LSP support, and a community that ships.

Pros

Cons

The Verdict

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

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

The Bottom Line

Zed wins

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