Trae
by ByteDance · www.trae.ai ↗
AI-powered integrated development environment from ByteDance that assists with writing and editing code.
ide developer-tools code-assistant
- Category
- Coding & Developer Tools
- Business model
- Free
- Availability
- Global
- Launched
- 2025-01
- Record updated
- 2026-07-30
- Documentation
- docs.trae.ai ↗
- Founded
- 2012
- Headquarters
- CN
- Canonical URL
- https://globalaiproductindex.com/products/trae/
Overview
Trae is an AI-powered integrated development environment from ByteDance, built as a VS Code-compatible editor with deep AI assistance. It offers chat-based coding, autonomous builder modes for multi-file changes, and code completion backed by leading frontier models. Trae is currently free to use.
Key features
- VS Code-compatible IDE with familiar extensions
- Chat and builder modes for multi-file code generation
- AI code completion and inline editing
- Access to leading frontier models at no charge
Use cases
- Building features through conversational AI coding
- Migrating from VS Code while gaining AI assistance
- Rapid prototyping with autonomous multi-file edits
Pricing
Trae is currently free, including access to premium AI models; ByteDance has not published paid tiers for the IDE's core features.
Frequently asked questions
Is Trae free?
Yes. Trae is currently free to use, including its AI chat, builder mode, and code completion.
Who makes Trae?
Trae is developed by ByteDance, the company behind TikTok and Doubao.
Is Trae compatible with VS Code?
Yes. Trae is built on a VS Code-compatible base and supports familiar settings and extensions.
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