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Cursor vs Trae: catalog facts
Cursor	Trae
Freemium A free tier is available, with paid plans for more model usage.	Freemium Free to download, with paid plans for heavier AI use.
macOS, Command line	Windows, macOS
Familiar VS Code base and editing model Agents that work across multiple files	AI chat and agent modes built into the editor Separate TraeWork assistant for non-coding tasks
AI features depend on hosted models Heavier use requires a paid plan	AI features depend on a remote service Little technical detail published on the homepage
Downloadable app, Hosted service	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License: Proprietary
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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