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Trae vs Kiro: catalog facts
Trae	Kiro
Freemium Free to download, with paid plans for heavier AI use.	Freemium Free to start, with paid plans that include usage credits.
Windows, macOS	Command line
AI chat and agent modes built into the editor Separate TraeWork assistant for non-coding tasks	Spec-driven workflow from requirements to tasks Property-based tests to check correctness
AI features depend on a remote service Little technical detail published on the homepage	Relies on cloud AI models and an account Heavier use requires a paid plan
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License: Proprietary	License: Proprietary
Not stated if an account is needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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