# Trae

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

- Category: [Coding AI](https://finderatlas.com/categories/coding-ai)
- Pricing: Freemium
- Website: https://www.trae.ai
- Platforms: Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
- Mobile app: available
- Made by: ByteDance, founded 2012, Beijing, China
- Last updated: 2026-10-19
- FinderAtlas page: https://finderatlas.com/tools/trae

## Overview

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.

## Key features

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

## Pricing

- **Free** ($0): Entry tier with limited usage
- **Pro** ($20/month): Individual developers
- **Pro+** ($60/month): Heavier usage (3x Pro)
- **Ultra** ($200/month): Highest usage (10x Pro)

## Best for

- Delegating end-to-end coding tasks to an agent, building MVPs, and moving work between desktop, web and mobile

## Who uses it

- Software Engineers
- Indie Developers
- Technical Founders
- Product Managers

## Strengths

- 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.

## Limitations

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- Pricing has changed several times in 2026 and older guides quote outdated figures.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

## Not recommended for

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

## Integrations

- Vercel
- Supabase
- BytePlus

## FinderAtlas editorial scores (out of 10)

- Ease of Use: 8/10
- Feature Depth: 8/10
- Value for Money: 7.5/10
- Performance & Speed: 7.5/10
- Documentation & Support: 7/10

## Alternatives

- [Anything](https://finderatlas.com/tools/anything): Describe an idea in plain English and get a working web or mobile app ([compare](https://finderatlas.com/compare/anything-vs-trae))
- [Kiro](https://finderatlas.com/tools/kiro): Spec-driven agentic IDE from AWS that turns prompts into designs, tasks and code ([compare](https://finderatlas.com/compare/kiro-vs-trae))
- [Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf)](https://finderatlas.com/tools/windsurf): Agent-first IDE for running local and cloud coding agents in one place ([compare](https://finderatlas.com/compare/trae-vs-windsurf))
- [Factory](https://finderatlas.com/tools/factory): Agent-native software development platform where Droids handle full engineering tasks end to end ([compare](https://finderatlas.com/compare/factory-vs-trae))
- [Emergent](https://finderatlas.com/tools/emergent): Describe an app in plain language and get a hosted web or mobile product ([compare](https://finderatlas.com/compare/emergent-vs-trae))
- [Google Antigravity](https://finderatlas.com/tools/google-antigravity): Google's agent-first platform for building software with parallel AI coding agents ([compare](https://finderatlas.com/compare/google-antigravity-vs-trae))
- [Cline](https://finderatlas.com/tools/cline): Open-source autonomous coding agent for your editor, terminal, and CI pipelines ([compare](https://finderatlas.com/compare/cline-vs-trae))
- [Amp](https://finderatlas.com/tools/amp): Coding agent that runs in cloud orbs and keeps working after you close your laptop ([compare](https://finderatlas.com/compare/amp-vs-trae))

## Recent updates

- 2026-06-09: TRAE SOLO renamed TRAE Work, positioned as an AI workspace for all professionals
- 2026-05-06: TRAE SOLO Mobile launched on App Store and Google Play, with SOLO Desktop for Windows and open access without an invi...
- 2026-02-24: Token-based pricing and new membership tiers took effect, with a 14-day Pro trial for new users announced

## FAQ

**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.