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