Trae
Coding Agents · Free + paid
ByteDance's AI IDE with Builder mode, MCP support, and free frontier models
At a glance
- Korean
- None (English and a few others only)
- Available on
- Web
- GitHub
- 915 stars
What is Trae?
TRAE is an AI development tool that brings projects and tasks into one workspace and coordinates multiple agents in parallel. It plans the development flow, carries it out using tools, and produces deployable code. You can hand tasks to SOLO, its most advanced coding agent, and besides the built-in agents you can create custom agents and sub-agents. It accesses external resources through MCP, and in the built-in preview tab you can manipulate elements, check console logs, and debug. The new TRAE, which merges TraeCode and TraeWork, switches between Agent mode and IDE mode.
- Parallel execution of multiple agents and unified project management
- SOLO mode, an autonomous coding agent
- Built-in and custom agents, sub-agents, and community agent sharing
- MCP (Model Context Protocol) tool integration
- Built-in preview tab (element manipulation, console logs, live debugging)
- CUE autocompletion that predicts the next edit with a single Tab press
- Context understanding using repositories, web search, and documents, plus user rules
Who uses Trae and for what
- Developers hand tasks to AI agents from idea to deployment
- Teams use AI to understand and modify a growing codebase
Pricing
What you get for free — Yes (Auto mode only, usage limits, 5,000 autocompletions per month, 2 concurrent cloud tasks)
| Plan | Price | Main limits |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0/mo | Auto mode only, limited usage, 5,000 autocompletions per month |
| Pro | $20/mo | All models, $20 of usage per month, unlimited autocompletion, 10 concurrent cloud tasks |
| Pro+ | $60/mo | $60 of usage per month (3x Pro), 15 concurrent cloud tasks |
| Ultra | $200/mo | $200 of usage per month (10x Pro), early access to models, 20 concurrent cloud tasks |
Checked on the official pages on 2026-10-14. Prices and features can change, so check the official site again before paying. · Official pricing page
AI tools similar to Trae (alternatives)
Trae vs. alternatives at a glance
| AI | Pricing | Combos on the map | Connected tools | Free | Cheapest monthly | Korean |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trae | Free + paid | 0 | 5 | Yes | $20/mo | No |
| GitHub Copilot | Free + paid | 18 | 7 | — | — | — |
| Augment Code | Free + paid | 0 | 7 | Yes | $20/mo | No |
| Sourcegraph Cody | Free + paid | 0 | 7 | — | — | No |
2 of these 4 tools have a free plan. Cheapest paid plan: Trae ($20/mo).
Combo and connection counts are based on the relationships recorded on AI Galaxy Map (2026-10-26); they are not a quality ranking.
Trae on AI Galaxy Map
- One of 50 AI tools in the Coding Agents field.
- Connected to 5 other tools — #16 in its field.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use Trae for free?
Yes (Auto mode only, usage limits, 5,000 autocompletions per month, 2 concurrent cloud tasks). Prices can change, so check the official site before paying.
What AI can I use instead of Trae?
Tools that do the same job, such as GitHub Copilot, Augment Code, Sourcegraph Cody, Codeium, are connected to it on the map.
Can I use Trae in Korean?
None (English and a few others only)
Sources (official pages)
- https://www.trae.ai/
- https://docs.trae.ai/ide/traework-to-traecode-data-migration?_lang=en
- https://www.trae.ai/pricing/
Checked on the official pages on 2026-10-14. Prices and features can change, so check the official site again before paying.