More than an editor
Agents for code plus the entire media and document stack.
The Zed alternative that does more
Krater is the Zed alternative when you want AI tools beyond the editor.
Zed comparison
Zed is a fast editor with a capped AI tier. Krater gives you coding agents plus the whole AI suite - chat, image, video, voice and documents.
Krater pricing · AI model directory · AI image generator · Trae alternative
| Category | Zed | Krater |
|---|---|---|
| Core product | Code editor with AI tier | AI workspace with coding agents |
| Free AI | 50 agent prompts/month | Daily free credits across tools |
| AI models | Selected set | 500+ incl Claude, GPT-5, DeepSeek |
| Beyond code | None | Image, video, voice, documents |
| Price | Pro ~$20/mo | From $20/mo, every tool included |
Highlights
Generous free tier
Daily credits across every tool, not a small prompt quota on one feature.
Every coding model
Claude, GPT-5 and DeepSeek-class models for agents - no BYOK juggling.
Frequently asked questions
Does Krater do AI coding like Zed?
Krater runs coding agents on Claude, GPT-5 and DeepSeek-class models and stores outputs in Krater Drive - no editor lock-in or BYOK setup.
Is Krater cheaper than Zed?
Zed Pro is ~$20/mo for the editor AI tier. Krater Pro is $20/mo for agents plus the whole AI suite.
Can I use both?
Yes - keep Zed as your editor and use Krater for agents and everything else.
What does Krater have that Zed does not?
Image, video, voice, music, a document workspace and mobile apps.