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Zed for Students: Zed Pro Free for a Year

Checked by our system on October 14, 2026Published October 23, 2026

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Yes. "For verified university students, Zed Pro is free for one year." It includes "$10/month in token credits for AI assistance" and "Unlimited edit predictions".

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Student price
Free
Checked by our system on October 14, 2026

At a Glance

Who qualifies
University students 18+
How long it lasts
12 months
Renewal
Not stated
Verified by
Direct from Zed

How to Get the Discount

  1. Apply at zed.dev/educationWith your details.
  2. Get verifiedGitHub account needed.
  3. Use Zed ProFor a year.

The Terms

PointDetails
OfferZed Pro free
Length12 months
AI credits$10/month
WhoUniversity students 18+, worldwide
Excluded modelsClaude Fable, Claude Opus, GPT Pro

Checked 14 October 2026.

Worldwide

Zed announced the student plan on 9 March 2026 for any currently enrolled university student worldwide.

Model Limits

The Zed Student plan does not include Claude Fable, Claude Opus or GPT Pro models.

Before You Sign Up

Read the current terms before you pay. Student offers can change without notice. Is the deal part of a subscription? Check the price after the discounted period. Then set a reminder before it renews.

How Verification Works

Have your student email, ID or enrolment letter ready. The brand may ask for proof before the student price applies. Keep any confirmation email in case questions come up later. That helps when you renew or upgrade.

Bottom Line

It costs nothing, so claim it if you will use it. Check what happens when your student status ends. That way a paid plan never starts without you noticing.

Compare the Alternatives

Before you buy, look at the alternatives linked on this page. Another brand may have a bigger student discount. It may also have a lower starting price. Check the final price with tax included. Add shipping too if you are ordering a physical product. The headline discount is not the whole story.

More developer tools: GitHub Student Developer Pack and student developer discounts.

Students also ask

Is Zed free for students?

Yes, Pro for a year.

Is there AI?

$10 a month in credits.

Who qualifies?

University students 18+.

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