Trae
The adaptive AI IDE that evolves with you
Trae is a next-generation AI IDE developed by ByteDance. It distinguishes itself with a dual-mode interaction: "Chat" for quick questions and "Builder" for complex, multi-file autonomous coding tasks. Currently, Trae offers free unlimited access to top-tier models like Claude 3.5 Sonnet and GPT-4o, making it the most cost-effective AI coding solution on the market.
Category
IDE
Rating
Users
300K+
Platform Support
Pricing Plans
Free Plan
$0
Completely Free (Beta Preview)
Pro Plan
Early Access: Unlimited access to Claude 3.5 Sonnet & GPT-4o during the preview phase
Enterprise Plan
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Coming Soon: Enterprise management and SSO
Core Features
1 Core Features
Builder Mode
An autonomous agent view that can plan, generate, and edit code across multiple files
Context Auto-detection
Smartly analyzes your project structure to provide relevant context without manual selection
Top-Tier Models
Native integration of Claude 3.5 Sonnet and GPT-4o with no usage limits
VS Code Fork
Built on top of VS Code, ensuring 100% compatibility with your existing extensions
2 Innovation
Adaptive Interface
UI adapts based on whether you are chatting or building
Local Privacy
Options to keep codebase indexing strictly local
3 Developer Experience
One-Click Migration
Imports all your VS Code settings, keybindings, and extensions instantly
Native Performance
Optimized Electron build for smoother performance than standard VS Code
Inline Chat
Cmd+I (or Ctrl+I) to generate code directly within the editor window
Pros and Cons
Advantages
- Completely free access to premium models (Claude 3.5 Sonnet) during beta
- Builder mode is highly effective at scaffolding entire features
- Clean, modern UI that feels less cluttered than competitors
- Fast and accurate codebase indexing
- Backed by ByteDance's strong engineering resources
- Zero friction migration for VS Code users
Disadvantages
- Newer product, community ecosystem is still building
- Long-term pricing strategy is currently unclear
- Some users may have concerns about data residency (ByteDance)
Best For
Developers wanting free access to GPT-4o/Claude 3.5
Users who love Cursor's "Composer" but want a free alternative
Early adopters looking for the next generation of AI IDEs
Frontend developers needing rapid UI iteration
Teams evaluating AI tools without budget approval
Tech Stack
Architecture
Based on VS Code (Electron)