Google Antigravity vs Zed (2026): Pricing, Features & Which to Choose

Who comes out ahead

Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.

Lower starting price
Not comparable
Not comparable: Google Antigravity does not list a price
Free plan
Tie
Both have one
Higher rating
Zed
4.2 against 4.5
Same job?
Yes
Both are Coding tools

Side by side

Compared on	Google Antigravity	Zed
Our rating	4.2	4.5Better
Starts at	Free	$10/mo
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Category	Coding	Coding
Plans	Free	From $10/mo
Key features	Agents that act across editor, terminal, and browser Built on a VS Code foundation Support for Gemini 3 Pro, Claude Sonnet 4.5, and GPT-OSS models Both synchronous editing and agent-first interaction modes Free for individuals during public preview	Built natively rather than as an Electron/VS Code fork Built by the original creators of Atom and Tree-sitter Performance-optimized for low-latency editing and AI actions Real-time multiplayer collaborative editing Free tier for standard use
Pros	Cross-surface agent action, including the browser, is a genuine differentiator Model choice spans multiple leading providers, not just Google's own Free access during public preview	Genuine performance advantage from native, non-Electron architecture Strong technical pedigree from experienced editor-building creators Built-in multiplayer collaboration is a distinctive core feature
Cons	Very new product still in public preview, features may change Overlaps with Google's other coding tools in this category, worth comparing directly Longer-term pricing after preview hasn't been established	Smaller extension and plugin ecosystem than the VS Code-based competitors Moving away from VS Code means losing familiar extensions and settings Smaller existing user base than dominant fork-based competitors
Company	Google, founded 2025	Zed Industries, founded 2021

Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260703. Check the vendor before you buy.

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is Google Antigravity better than Zed?

In our reviews Google Antigravity scores 4.2 and Zed scores 4.5. The better pick depends on the job. Google Antigravity: Google's agent-first IDE that can act inside the browser too. Zed: Built by Atom's original creators, native and fast rather than Electron-based.

Which is cheaper, Google Antigravity or Zed?

Google Antigravity: free. Zed: from $10/mo.

Do Google Antigravity and Zed have free plans?

Yes, both have a free plan.

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