# How to cancel Zed

Cancel Zed from the subscription controls at zed.dev/account, or email billing-support@zed.dev before the renewal date. It takes about 2 minutes; automatic renewal stops and paid access ends at the applicable term boundary, with the editor remaining available on Zed Free. Zed's terms do not promise a general refund for a voluntary cancellation.

High-performance collaborative code editor with hosted AI models and agent tooling.

- Category: AI coding tools
- Entry plan: Pro at $10 / month
- Billed via: web, invoice
- Difficulty: Easy (1.6 / 10 on the Cancellation Difficulty Index), takes about 2 minutes
- Direct cancellation page: https://zed.dev/account
- Manually verified on 6 Aug 2026 against official sources
- Canonical guide: https://canicancelit.com/cancel/zed

## Cancel in a web browser

> First confirm where the subscription is billed.

1. **Open your Zed account** Sign in at zed.dev/account and open the subscription controls.
2. **Cancel the renewal** Use the cancellation option, or email billing-support@zed.dev before the renewal date.
3. **Confirm the end date** Check that renewal is off and retain the confirmation.

## Cancel a team plan

> Shared plans require an authorized owner, administrator or billing contact.

1. **Have the organization Owner sign in** Only the Owner can cancel a Zed Business subscription.
2. **Cancel from the account page** Open the organization subscription, cancel renewal and confirm the change.

## Refunds, pausing, downgrades and your data

- **Refunds:** Zed's terms do not promise a general refund for a voluntary cancellation. Ask billing support if a charge is disputed.
- **Pausing:** No pause option is documented in the terms or plan guide.
- **Downgrading:** The editor remains available on Zed Free. Hosted model usage and Pro allowances end with the paid plan.
- **Account data:** Cancelling a subscription is separate from closing the account and does not remove local project files from your computer.

## At a glance

- Cancellation fee: None documented
- Refund window: Not promised
- Effective: Automatic renewal stops and paid access ends at the applicable term boundary.
- Free plan after: Yes, Free

## FAQ

**How do I cancel Zed?**

Open your Zed account, Cancel the renewal, Confirm the end date. Automatic renewal stops and paid access ends at the applicable term boundary.

**Do I get a refund after cancelling Zed?**

Zed's terms do not promise a general refund for a voluntary cancellation. Ask billing support if a charge is disputed.

**Can I pause Zed instead?**

No pause option is documented in the terms or plan guide.

**What happens to my data after cancelling Zed?**

Cancelling a subscription is separate from closing the account and does not remove local project files from your computer.

## Official sources

- [Zed Terms of Service](https://zed.dev/terms) (checked 2026-08-06)
- [Zed plans and usage](https://zed.dev/docs/ai/plans-and-usage) (checked 2026-08-06)
- [Zed organization roles](https://zed.dev/docs/roles) (checked 2026-08-06)
- [Zed pricing](https://zed.dev/pricing) (checked 2026-08-06)
- [Alternative: Warp - Warp pricing](https://www.warp.dev/pricing) (checked 2026-08-06)
- [Alternative: Warp - Warp pricing FAQs](https://docs.warp.dev/support-and-community/plans-and-billing/pricing-faqs) (checked 2026-08-06)
- [Alternative: JetBrains AI - AI licensing and subscriptions - JetBrains](https://www.jetbrains.com/help/ai-assistant/licensing-and-subscriptions.html) (checked 2026-08-06)
- [Alternative: JetBrains AI - Cancel a personal subscription - JetBrains](https://sales.jetbrains.com/hc/en-gb/articles/16269809436690-Cancel-a-personal-subscription) (checked 2026-08-06)

---

Verified cancellation guide from Can I Cancel It? (https://canicancelit.com). JSON version: https://canicancelit.com/cancel/zed.json