TraeGuide & Pricing
Core Identity Overview
Trae is an advanced, AI-native development workspace developed by ByteDance. Built on the familiar foundation of VS Code, it is designed to challenge premium competitors by offering accessible frontier model capabilities. Trae is engineered around 'SOLO', an autonomous context agent that plans the entire development lifecycle, analyzes requirements, runs terminal commands, conducts browser tests, and deploys full-stack apps.
🎁 Free Tier Detailed Specs
Generous Autocomplete Tier
Includes 5,000 free code completions per month, basic workspace tools, and access to premium models like Claude 3.7, GPT-4o, and DeepSeek R1 without a credit card.
Official Subscription Plans Summary
The most cost-effective plan for light builders. Includes basic usage credits, access to premium models, and sufficient token capacity for simple MVPs.
Includes standard monthly token credits, priority request queuing, unlimited workspace chat, and full access to the SOLO autonomous agent.
Designed for power users. Unlocks maximum weekly token allowances, priority access to state-of-the-art models, and concurrent agent executions.
Recommended For These Audiences
- ✔Hobbyists and developers seeking high-end models at low cost: Unrivaled for accessing premium models like Claude and GPT-4o on a highly budget-friendly plan compared to traditional $20 editors.
- ✔Creators prototyping MVPs with autonomous agents: Perfect for leveraging 'SOLO' mode to handle requirements analysis, code writing, and browser testing automatically.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. What is Trae's token-based pricing introduced in 2026?
To sustainably support resource-heavy agentic tasks, Trae transitioned to a token-based structure on February 24, 2026, where AI requests are billed based on processed token volume.