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Freemium

A free tier is available, with paid plans for more model usage.

 Freemium

The desktop app is a free download; details of paid plans are on the developer's site.

macOS, Command line Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Familiar VS Code base and editing model
  • Agents that work across multiple files
  • Runs multiple coding agents on separate tasks
  • Builds for macOS, Windows and Linux on x64 and ARM
  • AI features depend on hosted models
  • Heavier use requires a paid plan
  • Tied to Z.ai's models and service
  • Electron app, so heavier than native editors
Downloadable app, Hosted service Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Needs internet

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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