TRAE

ByteDance's AI code editor with agents, autocomplete and cloud tasks on a VS Code base.

Verified facts: 4 of 4
Alternatives ranked: 5
Approved reviews: 0
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About TRAE

TRAE is an AI-first code editor from ByteDance, built on the VS Code foundation so the layout, extensions and keybindings will feel familiar. It combines autocomplete, chat and an agent mode that can plan and make multi-file changes, run commands, plus cloud tasks that run in the background through its TraeWork service. A free plan offers auto model selection with limited usage and a monthly autocomplete cap. Paid plans are sold monthly or yearly and add a dollar-denominated usage allowance, access to all available models, unlimited autocomplete and more concurrent cloud tasks. It runs on macOS, Windows and Linux, and a mobile app is offered for planning work on the go. It appeals to people who want Cursor-style features at a comparable or lower price. Teams with strict data rules should review where code and prompts are processed, since requests go through TRAE's own services.

Best for: Developers who want a Cursor-style AI editor with a free tier.

What works

Free plan to try agents and autocomplete
Familiar VS Code-style interface
Background cloud tasks on paid plans

Why people leave

Free plan limits usage and autocomplete
Requests run through the vendor's own services
Fast-changing plans and features

Top TRAE alternatives

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1
Windsurf
Agent-centred VS Code-based editor with a free tier.
76.3
2
Google Antigravity
Google's agent-first IDE with a free individual plan.
74.6
3
Cursor
The best-known AI-first VS Code fork, with wide model choice.
73.3
4
VSCodium
A telemetry-free VS Code build for people who want to choose their own AI extensions.
72.2
5
Visual Studio Code
The editor TRAE is based on, with Copilot available as an extension.
57.5

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TRAE: common questions

Is TRAE free?

TRAE has a free plan and paid plans. Free plan: $0, limited usage (checked on TRAE's own site).

Is TRAE open source?

No, TRAE is not open source. Open-source alternatives include VSCodium and Visual Studio Code.

What platforms does TRAE run on?

TRAE is available for Windows, macOS and Linux.

What are the best alternatives to TRAE?

The highest-ranked TRAE alternatives right now are Windsurf, Google Antigravity and Cursor. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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TRAE facts

4 of 4 verified

Free plan: $0, limited usage; Checked Oct 25, 2026trae.ai(opens source in a new tab); “monthly yearly Save 17% Free $0 Start for free Auto mode only Limited usage”
Pro plan: $20/month; Checked Oct 25, 2026trae.ai(opens source in a new tab); “Pro Recommended $20 per month”
Free autocomplete: 5,000 per month; Checked Oct 25, 2026trae.ai(opens source in a new tab); “Autocompletion 5000 / month Unlimited”
Platforms: macOS, Windows, Linux (.deb/.rpm); Checked Oct 25, 2026trae.ai(opens source in a new tab); “macOS 12.0+ Windows 10, 11 .deb / .rpm macOS 12.0+ Win 10,11 .deb / .rpm Desktop ✓ Your 10x AI Engineer.”