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Trae vs ZCode: catalog facts
Trae	ZCode
Freemium Free to download, with paid plans for heavier AI use.	Freemium The desktop app is a free download; details of paid plans are on the developer's site.
Windows, macOS	Windows, macOS, Linux
AI chat and agent modes built into the editor Separate TraeWork assistant for non-coding tasks	Runs multiple coding agents on separate tasks Builds for macOS, Windows and Linux on x64 and ARM
AI features depend on a remote service Little technical detail published on the homepage	Tied to Z.ai's models and service Electron app, so heavier than native editors
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
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	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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