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Gemini CLI vs Zed (AI)

A like-for-like, spec-level comparison. Both entries are verified against their docs and repo.

Gemini CLI

Google's open-source terminal agent for Gemini.

  • + Open source and free to start
  • + Tight Gemini grounding (search, docs)
  • − Gemini models only
  • − Newer than incumbents

Zed (AI)

The high-performance editor with built-in AI.

  • + Exceptional editor performance
  • + Open source editor core
  • − AGPL deters some commercial embedding
  • − AI features still maturing vs Cursor
Spec Gemini CLI Zed (AI)
Category coding-agent coding-agent
License Apache-2.0 AGPL-3.0
Open source Yes Yes
Self-hostable No No
MCP support Yes Yes
Pricing freemium freemium
Starting price Free tier with Gemini API Free; BYOK for models
Models gemini claude, gpt, gemini, byok
Languages typescript rust
GitHub stars 105.5k 85.9k
Last activity 2026-06-25 2026-06-25