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Amp vs Trae

Features, pricing, ratings, and pros and cons, side by side.

Verdict

Amp and Trae are both Coding AI tools. Amp scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (7.9 vs 7.6 out of 10), led by feature depth and performance & speed. Both have a free plan or trial. Only Amp is available on CLI and offers an API. Only Trae is available on iOS and Android.

Best overall

Amp

  • Software Engineers
  • Engineering Teams
  • Enterprises
  • Developers running agents in CI

Choose Amp if

  • You want a tool built for Long-running agent tasks that continue unattended, parallel agent threads without managing worktrees, teams sharing an agent session.
  • Per-thread cloud orbs let agents keep running unattended without worktree or port conflicts.
  • Free Hobby tier includes all product features, with bring-your-own-key and own-runner options.

Choose Trae if

  • You want a tool built for delegating end-to-end coding tasks to an agent, building MVPs, and moving work between desktop, web and mobile.
  • Permanent free tier with 5,000 autocompletions per month.
  • Covers macOS, Windows and Linux desktops plus web, iOS and Android.
Best for beginners
Trae
Best for business
Amp

Features

17 features compared.

  • Orbs
    Amp
    Available
    Trae
    Not available
  • Portals
    Amp
    Available
    Trae
    Not available
  • Event-driven wake-ups
    Amp
    Available
    Trae
    Not available
  • Multiplayer
    Amp
    Available
    Trae
    Not available
  • Changes tab
    Amp
    Available
    Trae
    Not available
  • The Dial
    Amp
    Available
    Trae
    Not available
  • Puck
    Amp
    Available
    Trae
    Not available
  • CLI and runners
    Amp
    Available
    Trae
    Not available
  • amp sync
    Amp
    Available
    Trae
    Not available
  • IDE Mode
    Amp
    Not available
    Trae
    Available
  • SOLO / TRAE Work Agent
    Amp
    Not available
    Trae
    Available
  • Cloud Tasks
    Amp
    Not available
    Trae
    Available
  • Mobile Companion
    Amp
    Not available
    Trae
    Available
  • Large Context Windows
    Amp
    Not available
    Trae
    Available
  • Multi-Model Access
    Amp
    Not available
    Trae
    Available
  • Token-Based Usage
    Amp
    Not available
    Trae
    Available
  • Web Version
    Amp
    Not available
    Trae
    Available

Pricing

Plans as listed by each vendor. Check their sites for current prices.

  • Pricing model
    Amp
    Freemium
    Trae
    Freemium
  • Free plan
    Amp
    Yes
    Trae
    Yes
  • Starting price
    Amp
    $0
    Trae
    $0
  • Plans
    Amp
    4 plans
    Trae
    4 plans

Amp plans

  • Hobby

    $0

    Free tier with all product features

    • Pay-as-you-go orbs
    • free own runners
    • bring your own keys
    • public and private repositories

  • Individual (Megawatt)

    $20/month

    Paid individual tier with included orb time

    • 45,000 minutes of orb time
    • bring your own keys
    • no Amp token fees or limits
    • custom domains for portals
    • sticker pack

  • Teams

    $0/user/mo

    No extra charge; members hold Hobby, Megawatt or Gigawatt tiers

    • Thread sharing
    • multiplayer
    • permissions
    • shared portals
    • plugins and skills
    • user analytics
    • pooled credits
    • SAML/OIDC SSO

  • Enterprise

    Custom/custom

    Pooled credits for large organizations

    • SCIM sync
    • spend limits
    • audit logs
    • MCP access controls
    • IP allowlisting
    • regional endpoints
    • priority support

Trae plans

  • Free

    $0

    Entry tier with limited usage

    • Auto model only
    • limited usage
    • standard queue
    • 5,000 autocompletions/month
    • 2 concurrent cloud tasks

  • Pro

    Most popular

    $20/month

    Individual developers

    • Auto and all models
    • $20 usage/month
    • fast queue
    • unlimited autocomplete
    • 10 concurrent cloud tasks

  • Pro+

    $60/month

    Heavier usage (3x Pro)

    • Everything in Pro
    • $60 usage/month
    • 15 concurrent cloud tasks

  • Ultra

    $200/month

    Highest usage (10x Pro)

    • Everything in Pro+
    • $200 usage/month
    • model early access
    • 20 concurrent cloud tasks

Our ratings

Scored out of 10 by the Finder Atlas editorial team. Last reviewed October 2026.

Amp
7.9overall
Trae
7.6overall

Amp leads in 3 categories and Trae in 1, with 1 tied.

  • Ease of Use

    Trae leads by 0.5
    Amp
    7.5
    Trae
    8.0

  • Feature Depth

    Amp leads by 0.5
    Amp
    8.5
    Trae
    8.0

  • Value for Money

    Tied
    Amp
    7.5
    Trae
    7.5

  • Performance & Speed

    Amp leads by 0.5
    Amp
    8.0
    Trae
    7.5

  • Documentation & Support

    Amp leads by 1.0
    Amp
    8.0
    Trae
    7.0

Scores weigh documented features, plan value, platform coverage, integrations and user feedback. A missing score means we have not rated that area yet.

Pros and cons

Amp

Pros

  • Per-thread cloud orbs let agents keep running unattended without worktree or port conflicts.
  • Free Hobby tier includes all product features, with bring-your-own-key and own-runner options.
  • Works across web, Mac, terminal and CI runners, with event triggers from Linear, GitHub and schedules.
  • Multiplayer orbs let teammates share an agent, terminal and running app.
  • Teams plan adds SSO, pooled credits and shared model routing at no extra seat charge.

Cons

  • The Mac app requires macOS 26 or later and the Mac and iOS apps are labelled beta.
  • No App Store iOS release yet; mobile access is through TestFlight.
  • Orb rates, overage behaviour and Gigawatt pricing are not published on the pricing page.
  • Pay-as-you-go orbs on the free tier make costs less predictable than a flat subscription.

Trae

Pros

  • Permanent free tier with 5,000 autocompletions per month.
  • Covers macOS, Windows and Linux desktops plus web, iOS and Android.
  • Up to 1M-token context in Max mode and up to 20 concurrent cloud tasks on Ultra.
  • Agent workflow extends beyond coding to documents and analysis.
  • SOC 2 certification is shown on the vendor's site footer.

Cons

  • Free tier is limited to Auto mode and does not allow choosing models.
  • Token-based usage makes monthly cost harder to predict than a flat request count.
  • Pricing has changed several times in 2026 and older guides quote outdated figures.
  • Changelog page shows "No update record yet", and the product is operated by ByteDance, which some organisations may restrict.

Platforms

  • Web
    Amp
    Supported
    Trae
    Supported
  • Windows
    Amp
    Supported
    Trae
    Supported
  • macOS
    Amp
    Supported
    Trae
    Supported
  • iOS
    Amp
    Not supported
    Trae
    Supported
  • Android
    Amp
    Not supported
    Trae
    Supported
  • API
    Amp
    Supported
    Trae
    Not supported
  • Browser Extension
    Amp
    Not supported
    Trae
    Not supported
  • Linux
    Amp
    Supported
    Trae
    Supported
  • CLI
    Amp
    Supported
    Trae
    Not supported

Integrations

Amp

11 integrations
  • Linear
  • GitHub
  • Slack
  • MCP
  • VS Code
  • Cursor
  • Windsurf
  • Zed
  • Neovim
  • ChatGPT subscription
  • Claude subscription

Trae

3 integrations
  • Vercel
  • Supabase
  • BytePlus

Company

  • Company
    Amp
    Amp Frontier Corporation
    Trae
    ByteDance
  • Founded
    Amp
    2025
    Trae
    2012
  • Headquarters
    Amp
    San Francisco, CA
    Trae
    Beijing, China
  • Listing
    Amp
    Claimed
    Trae
    Claimed

Frequently asked questions

Is Amp better than Trae?

It depends on your workflow. Amp is built for Long-running agent tasks that continue unattended, parallel agent threads without managing worktrees, teams sharing an agent session. Trae is built for delegating end-to-end coding tasks to an agent, building MVPs, and moving work between desktop, web and mobile.

What are the key feature differences between Amp and Trae?

Amp: Coding agent that runs in cloud orbs and keeps working after you close your laptop. Trae: ByteDance's AI IDE and agent workspace that plans, codes and ships software tasks.

Does Amp or Trae have a free plan?

Yes, both do. Amp is freemium and Trae is freemium, and each has a free plan or trial.

Which is cheaper, Amp or Trae?

Both can be used for free. Paid plans differ in limits and features, so compare the tiers in the pricing table above.