Trae

Trae is an AI-native IDE for developers who want an assistant inside the editor and an autonomous coding agent for larger tasks. It combines a traditional coding workflow with SOLO mode, custom agent teams, and codebase-aware context.

Key Highlights

• SOLO mode can plan development workflows, use tools, execute changes, and deploy production-ready code
• IDE mode keeps agentic help inside a familiar coding workflow
• Built-in and custom agents can work as specialists or sub-agents for larger tasks
• MCP support lets agents pull in external resources when the task needs them
• CUE predicts next edits with Tab, including multi-line suggestions
• Privacy notes say code stays local, with temporary upload for indexing

What Makes It Different

Trae is strongest when you want a code editor and a more autonomous builder in the same product. The site describes IDE mode for daily coding and SOLO mode for larger tasks.

Its agent framework is also central. You can use built-in agents, create your own with specific tools and logic, or let agents call other agents as sub-agents.

Features & Capabilities

In the editor, Trae reads repository context and can use online searches or shared documents to improve answers. Custom rules tune AI behavior, while CUE handles fast edit prediction with one Tab press.

For agent work, Trae includes a preview tab that lets agents interact with browser elements, read console logs, and debug in real time. The privacy section says codebase files stay local, while indexing may temporarily upload files for embeddings.

User Ratings and Testimonials

Trae does not list an independent average rating. Trae's own testimonials praise the interface, VS Code-like switching, fast code generation, and SOLO's ability to handle larger codebase changes. Cautions include requests for more model settings, local model support, and performance that may depend on network quality.

Pricing & Value

• Free: $0, with limited usage, standard queue priority, 5,000 autocompletions per month, 2 concurrent cloud tasks, and limited SOLO mode
• Lite: $3/month billed monthly, with $5 Basic usage plus Bonus usage, unlimited autocomplete, and up to 2 concurrent cloud tasks
• Pro: $10/month after a 7-day free trial, with $20 Basic usage plus Bonus usage, SOLO mode included, and up to 10 concurrent cloud tasks
• Pro+: $30/month billed monthly, with 3.5x more usage than Pro and up to 15 concurrent cloud tasks
• Ultra: $100/month billed monthly, with 20x more usage than Pro, model early access, and up to 20 concurrent cloud tasks

The free plan is enough to test the IDE and autocomplete. Pro is the first plan that clearly includes full TRAE IDE SOLO mode.