TRAE free tier: how far you get
TRAE free tier: trae-agent OSS is free; you pay only your model provider. Gemini free key works after the role=user patch. OpenRouter :free models are rate-limited (~50 requests/day). TRAE IDE free Auto monthly limits are separate and were not measured here.. In our 2026-11-04 test: $0 per bugfix run on a free Gemini key (BYOK) after local client patch.
Based on our own test on 2026-11-04 (3 runs) and the official pricing page (checked 2026-11-04).
What the free plan includes
trae-agent OSS is free; you pay only your model provider. Gemini free key works after the role=user patch. OpenRouter :free models are rate-limited (~50 requests/day). TRAE IDE free Auto monthly limits are separate and were not measured here.
What our test used
$0 per bugfix run on a free Gemini key (BYOK) after local client patch.
How far that gets you
Not enough data to estimate.
Paid plans
Pro $20/mo ($200/yr); Pro+ $60/mo; Ultra $200/mo; Lite $8/mo in select countries only
FAQ
Is TRAE free?
Yes: TRAE IDE has limited monthly Auto-mode usage (no card claimed on docs). trae-agent OSS is free to self-host with your own model key.
How much did our test use on the TRAE free plan?
In our test (2026-11-04, 3 runs): $0 per bugfix run on a free Gemini key (BYOK) after local client patch.
How far does the TRAE free plan go?
Not enough data to estimate from our test.
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