Overview
Trae is an AI-native code editor launched by ByteDance, positioned as a domestic alternative to Cursor. It is built on VS Code, featuring AI code completion, conversational programming, and Agent (SOLO) mode, deeply integrating the Doubao large model and several mainstream large models.
**Note: Trae is no longer a completely free product.** Starting February 24, 2026, Trae has fully transitioned its billing from "per-use" to "**per-token**", simultaneously launching five subscription tiers: **Free / Speed Pro / Speed Pro+ / Speed Ultra / Express**. The free version retains all features and allows continued use of mainstream models, but has the lowest cloud task concurrency (only 2); paid tiers primarily unlock higher "queue-skip speed passes" and more cloud task concurrency, with Ultra/Express tiers also offering priority access to SOTA models.
**Latest Update: Trae has expanded into two product lines—TRAE Work (Professional AI Work Assistant) and TRAE IDE (10x AI Coding Engineer), and now supports a Web version.**
Key Features
- Five-Tier Subscription System: Free (¥0) / Speed Pro (¥59-99/month) / Pro+ (¥239/month) / Ultra (¥699/month) / Express (¥1399-1999/month), choose as needed
- Free Version Features Not Reduced: All core features available in the free version, mainstream large models can still be used, only the lowest cloud task concurrency (2)
- AI Code Completion: Real-time code completion and multi-line suggestions
- Conversational Programming + SOLO Agent: Generate code by conversing with AI in the editor; SOLO mode can autonomously analyze requirements, search code, and modify multiple files
- Chinese-Friendly: Chinese conversation and interface, friendly to domestic developers
- VS Code Compatibility: Built on VS Code, can import extensions and settings
- Product Line Expansion: According to the latest official website information, Trae has been divided into two product lines: TRAE Work (Professional AI Work Assistant) and TRAE IDE (10x AI Coding Engineer), and supports a Web version
Use Cases
- Developers with limited budget who only need the free version for daily programming
- Domestic developers looking for an AI programming tool
- Heavy users who need higher cloud task concurrency and are willing to pay for speed passes
- Students and beginners using AI-assisted programming for learning
- Teams that prefer using AI programming in a Chinese environment
- Users utilizing TRAE Work as a professional AI work assistant
- Developers using TRAE IDE as a 10x AI coding engineer
- Users accessing Trae online via the Web version
Pros
- Free version features not reduced: core AI programming capabilities available for free, low entry barrier
- Five-tier subscription covers light to heavy users, flexible pay-as-you-go
- Available domestically: no additional network configuration required
- VS Code compatible: low migration cost
- Good Chinese experience: interface and conversation support Chinese
- Rich product lines: TRAE Work and TRAE IDE cater to different scenario needs
- Supports Web version: can be used without installation
Pricing
**Free Version**: ¥0, core features unrestricted, cloud task concurrency: 2. **Speed Pro**: New users limited-time ¥59/month (original ¥99/month), 100 queue-skip speed passes per month, cloud task concurrency: 10. **Speed Pro+**: ¥239/month, 300 queue-skip speed passes per month, cloud task concurrency: 10. **Speed Ultra**: ¥699/month, 1000 queue-skip speed passes per month, cloud task concurrency: 20, priority access to SOTA models. **Express** (limited): Limited-time ¥1399/month (original ¥1999/month), unlimited queue-skip speed passes during validity, concurrency: 20, priority access to SOTA models. Enterprise version requires separate consultation with Volcano Engine.
Summary
Trae initially marketed itself as "completely free," but has now expanded into two product lines, TRAE Work and TRAE IDE, and launched a Web version. The free version still retains core AI programming features, suitable for light users; paid tiers offer higher concurrency and speed passes to meet heavy demands. Overall, Trae has transformed from a single AI code editor into a comprehensive AI tool platform covering programming and work assistance.