Updated for 2026

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Not sure which fits your workflow in 2026? Compare pricing, features, and trade-offs — then switch tools below to explore more options in this category.

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Devin

[Formerly Windsurf] Devin AI is Cognition's agent-first IDE—managing local and cloud coding agents on the same desktop. After acquiring Windsurf in July 2025, it integrated Windsurf's local editor strengths, launched a proprietary SWE model series optimized for long tasks, and built ultra-fast code maps into the IDE.

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Trae

Trae is China's first AI-native IDE, launched by ByteDance in January 2025 (International) and March 2025 (Domestic), competing with Cursor and Windsurf. Key features: dual development modes (IDE & SOLO), natural language coding support, and built-in major AI models

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Basics

FeatureDevinTrae
Released20242025
CompanyCognitionByteDance
CountryUnited StatesChina
Region / AvailabilityGlobal(third-party models are restricted based on their regional availability.)Global (strong China availability)

Pricing comparison

PlanDevinTrae
Modelfreemiumfreemium
Free tierYesYes
Starts at$20/mo$3/mo
Plan 1Free: $0Light quota to code with agents. Limited model availabilityFree: Free
Plan 2Pro: $20/moIncreased quotas, including access to OpenAI, Claude, and Gemini frontier models. Full model availabilityLite: $3/moInfinite auto-completion, multi-mode support, 2 concurrent cloud tasks.
Plan 3Max: $200/moSignificantly higher quotasPro: $10/moMore credits, unlimited auto-completion, multi-mode support, 10 concurrent cloud tasks.
Plan 4Teams / Enterprise: CustomPro+: $30/mo3.5x Pro credits.
Plan 5—Ultra: $100/mo20x Pro credits, priority access to advanced models.

Feature checklist

FeatureDevinTrae
Visual IDE UI✓✓
OS PlatformsmacOS / Windows / Linuxhttps://devin.ai/downloadmacOS / Windows / Linuxhttps://www.trae.ai/download
Third-party Models✓✓https://docs.trae.cn/ide_models
MCP / Plugins✓✓
Skills Support✓✓
VS Code Extension✗✓https://www.trae.cn/plugin
JetBrains Plugin✓✓https://www.trae.cn/plugin
AI Autocomplete✓✓
Chat / Inline Agent✓✓
Multi-file Edit✓✓
Codebase Indexing✓✓
Terminal Integration✓✓
Local LLM Support✓✓https://docs.trae.cn/ide_models
Open Source✗✗
Team Collaboration✓✓
Privacy Mode✓✓
VS Code Compatible✓✓
Autonomous Agent✓✓
Git Integration✓✓
Use CaseMulti-agent command center IDE to plan, delegate, review, and shipByteDance AI IDE for everyday coding with strong China-region availability

Pros & cons

Devin

  • Multi-agent command center in one desktop surface
  • Full IDE when you need to read, debug, and review
  • ACP support across local and cloud agents
  • Closed-source commercial product
  • Brand transition from Windsurf may confuse buyers
  • Enterprise controls and pricing can add complexity

Trae

  • Dual-mode switching: IDE mode and AI Agent task mode
  • Modern AI IDE feature set
  • Fast iteration from ByteDance engineering
  • Data residency concerns for some teams
  • English docs / community still growing
  • Enterprise SSO story less mature

Dimension scores

Editorial 0–10 scores across shared dimensions — higher is better for that axis.

DimensionDevinTrae
Capability
9.0
7.0
Privacy
6.5
5.5
Value
7.0
8.0
Depth
8.8
6.5
Ecosystem
8.0
6.0
DX
8.8
7.5
CapabilityPrivacyValueDepthEcosystemDX
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FAQ

Is Devin better than Trae?

It depends on workflow. Devin emphasizes [formerly windsurf] agent command center ide to plan, delegate, review, and ship with local and cloud agents. Trae emphasizes bytedance’s ai-native ide focused on builder velocity. Use the feature checklist above for your stack.

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