# Free AI coding tools in 2026: what each free plan includes

Source page: https://aitools-zh.pages.dev/en/free/coding/
Checked up to 2026-11-14 · AI Tools by Use Case

8 of the 12 AI coding tools we track have a free plan or can be used free, 2 offer only a free trial or preview and 0 have no free option recorded. Latest check 2026-11-14.

Free options for the 12 AI coding tools in our main catalog, as stated on each tool's official pricing page: free plan, free trial only, or nothing free, plus what the free tier includes. Where the limits are not recorded, the table says so.

| Tool | Free option | What the free tier includes | Checked | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Qwen Chat](https://aitools-zh.pages.dev/en/tools/qwen-chat/) | Free | The official site says Qwen Chat is free to use and open to all; the API is billed separately | 2026-10-21 | https://qwen.ai/home |
| [Botpress](https://aitools-zh.pages.dev/en/tools/botpress/) | Free plan | Free $0: 100 conversations a month, no top-ups | 2026-11-11 | https://botpress.com/pricing |
| [ChatGPT](https://aitools-zh.pages.dev/en/tools/chatgpt/) | Free plan | Not recorded | 2026-11-13 | https://chatgpt.com/pricing |
| [Claude](https://aitools-zh.pages.dev/en/tools/claude/) | Free plan | Free $0 with usage limits every 5 hours and every week | 2026-11-13 | https://claude.com/pricing |
| [Cursor](https://aitools-zh.pages.dev/en/tools/cursor/) | Free plan | Free $0 with limited AI usage | 2026-10-25 | https://cursor.com/pricing |
| [Durable](https://aitools-zh.pages.dev/en/tools/durable/) | Free plan | Free $0: website preview, 300 AI credits in total, CRM up to 10 customers; a custom domain needs a paid plan | 2026-11-09 | https://durable.co/pricing |
| [Framer](https://aitools-zh.pages.dev/en/tools/framer/) | Free plan | Free $0: 500 AI credits to try, free Framer domain, 1 GB bandwidth; meant for non-commercial use, custom domain needs a paid plan | 2026-11-09 | https://www.framer.com/pricing |
| [GitHub Copilot](https://aitools-zh.pages.dev/en/tools/github-copilot/) | Free plan | Free $0: 2,000 code completions a month, limited chat and agent usage | 2026-10-25 | https://github.com/features/copilot/plans |
| [10Web](https://aitools-zh.pages.dev/en/tools/10web/) | Free trial / preview only | 3-day free trial with 5 AI credits, no card needed; the site is deleted after the trial unless you pick a paid plan | 2026-11-09 | https://10web.io/pricing/ |
| [Hostinger Website Builder](https://aitools-zh.pages.dev/en/tools/hostinger-website-builder/) | Free trial / preview only | 14-day free trial; publishing a site needs a paid plan | 2026-11-09 | https://www.hostinger.com/website-builder |
| [DeepSeek](https://aitools-zh.pages.dev/en/tools/deepseek/) | Not recorded | Not recorded | 2026-11-14 | https://api-docs.deepseek.com/quick_start/pricing |
| [Kimi](https://aitools-zh.pages.dev/en/tools/kimi/) | Not recorded | Not recorded | 2026-10-19 | https://www.kimi.com/ |

## FAQ

### Which AI coding tools are free in 2026?

According to their official pricing pages, these have a free plan or can be used free: Botpress, ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, Durable, Framer, GitHub Copilot, Qwen Chat.

### Which AI coding tools only have a free trial?

These offer a free trial or free preview but no ongoing free plan: 10Web, Hostinger Website Builder.

### How current is this list?

Each row shows the date the tool's pricing was last checked on its official site; the latest check was 2026-11-14. Free tiers change often, so confirm the limits on the official page before relying on them.