Trae

ByteDance's AI IDE and agent workspace that plans, codes and ships software tasks

Freemiumtrae.aiUpdated 19 Oct 2026

About Trae

Trae is an AI-native development environment from ByteDance that pairs a desktop IDE with an agent workspace in which AI handles end-to-end coding tasks. Users describe a task, review the agent's work and ship it, either inside the IDE or through the SOLO agent experience, which the vendor renamed TRAE Work in June 2026. The product is available on macOS, Windows and Linux (.deb and .rpm packages), with a web version and mobile apps for dispatching and reviewing tasks.

Best for

Delegating end-to-end coding tasks to an agent, building MVPs, and moving work between desktop, web and mobile
MVP Building: Describing an app to the agent and reviewing the generated code before shipping.
Task Dispatch From Mobile: Sending a task from the phone and letting desktop or cloud agents run it.
Documentation and Specs: Using TRAE Work to draft product specs, analyse datasets or structure reports.
Everyday Coding Assistance: Using autocomplete and chat in the IDE for routine edits.

Not ideal for

Teams that need a fixed, predictable monthly request count, or organisations with policies against ByteDance-operated services

Popular with

Software Engineers
Indie Developers
Technical Founders
Product Managers

Key features

IDE Mode
SOLO / TRAE Work Agent
Cloud Tasks
Mobile Companion
Large Context Windows
Multi-Model Access
Token-Based Usage
Web Version

Pros and cons

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Pricing has changed several times in 2026 and older guides quote outdated figures.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.

Pricing

Plans as listed by the vendor on 19 Oct 2026. Check their site for current prices.

See trae.ai

Free

Entry tier with limited usage

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

Pro

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.

7.6overall

Ease of Use: 8.0
Feature Depth: 8.0
Value for Money: 7.5
Performance & Speed: 7.5
Documentation & Support: 7.0

Platforms and integrations

Available on

Web
macOS
Windows
Linux
iOS
Android

Works with

Vercel
Supabase
BytePlus

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Release history

Jun 9, 2026
TRAE SOLO renamed TRAE Work, positioned as an AI workspace for all professionals
TRAE SOLO renamed TRAE Work, positioned as an AI workspace for all professionals.
May 6, 2026
TRAE SOLO Mobile launched on App Store and Google Play, with SOLO Desktop for Windows and open access without an invi...
TRAE SOLO Mobile launched on App Store and Google Play, with SOLO Desktop for Windows and open access without an invite code.
Feb 24, 2026
Token-based pricing and new membership tiers took effect, with a 14-day Pro trial for new users announced
Token-based pricing and new membership tiers took effect, with a 14-day Pro trial for new users announced.

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Frequently asked questions

Who makes Trae?

Trae is developed by ByteDance, the company behind TikTok. The international product is at trae.ai.

Is Trae free?

Yes, there is a permanent free tier with limited usage, Auto model selection only, and 5,000 autocompletions per month. Paid plans start at $20 per month.

What is TRAE SOLO and TRAE Work?

SOLO was Trae's agent-led experience for completing tasks end to end. On June 9, 2026 the vendor renamed TRAE SOLO to TRAE Work, positioning it as a workspace for non-engineering work as well.

Which platforms does Trae support?

The download page lists macOS 12.0+, Windows 10 and 11, and .deb and .rpm packages for Linux. A web version and mobile apps are also available.

How is usage billed?

Since February 2026 Trae uses token-based usage. Each paid plan includes a monthly usage balance, and users can enable on-demand usage at standard API rates or upgrade to a higher plan.

Is there a separate version for China?

Search results indicate a separate domestic edition is distributed at trae.cn. This was not verified on official pages and the plans there may differ.

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