Detailed comparison across 10 dimensions
Trae and Windsurf score closely across Staquest's six weighted dimensions, with no decisive overall winner. Both offer a free tier. Paid plans start at $3/mo for Trae and $15/mo for Windsurf.
| Overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Type | ai tool | ai tool |
| Company | ByteDance | Codeium |
| Free Tier | ||
| Has API | ||
| Open Source | ||
| Learning Curve | - | - |
| Integration | - | - |
| Trending | Stable | Stable |
| GitHub Stars | - | - |
| Industries | DevelopmentAI & Machine Learning | DevelopmentAI & Machine Learning |
| Categories | ai-codingdeveloper-tools | ai-codingdeveloper-tools |
| Website | Visit | Visit |
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| Feature | trae | windsurf |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Concurrent Cloud Tasks | ||
| Advanced Security | ||
| 20X More Usage Than Pro | ||
| Base Usage Allowance That Refreshes Automatically On A Daily And Weekly Basis | ||
| 3.5X More Usage Than Pro | ||
| Centralized Billing | ||
| 5000 Autocompletions/Month | ||
| Custom Billing Agreements | ||
| Everything In Free | ||
| Designed For Large Organizations | ||
| Everything In Pro | ||
| Designed For Small To Mid-Size Teams | ||
| Limited Trae Ide - Solo Mode | ||
| Designed For Solo Developers | ||
| Model Early Access | ||
| Higher Usage Allowance Than The Free Plan | ||
| Trae Ide - Solo Mode Included | ||
| Power Users Requiring Higher Usage Limits | ||
| Unlimited Autocomplete | ||
| Sso | ||
| Up To 10 Concurrent Cloud Tasks In Trae Solo | ||
| Team Management Features | ||
| Up To 15 Concurrent Cloud Tasks In Trae Solo | ||
| Up To 2 Concurrent Cloud Tasks In Trae Solo | ||
| Up To 20 Concurrent Cloud Tasks In Trae Solo |
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Dashes mean the feature isn't listed in our data. The tool may still support it.
Trae's paid plans start at $3/mo and Windsurf's start at $15/mo, so Trae is the lower entry price. Check the pricing comparison for higher tiers and per-seat costs.
Both Trae and Windsurf offer a free tier.
Trae scores higher on pricing value in Staquest's analysis. It is the highest-weighted dimension in this comparison.
