aider free tier: quotas, limits and gotchas
aider Free Tier
Last verified: 2026-09-27
Models and quotas
| Model | Quota | Window | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supports 15+ LLM providers | Unlimited | — | Free to use local models like Ollama, API call fees determined by the LLM provider chosen by the user |
What you get for free
| Feature | Free tier | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Coding completion | Available | |
| Supported languages | 150+ programming languages | |
| Git integration | Available (Git prioritized workflow) | Each AI edit automatically becomes a visible commit |
| Local model support | Completely free | Using Ollama and other local models is free of cost |
Limits at a glance
- Commercial use: Allowed
- Conditions: Open-source software, no registration required to use; CLI only; API costs determined by the LLM provider chosen by the user, with estimated light usage monthly costs around US$10-30 and heavy usage around US$50-200+
Watch out for this
The free version is limited to the tool itself, and API call costs vary depending on the chosen model, with mainstream models like OpenAI/Claude potentially incurring high monthly costs.
They also argued about these things on another page.When the free quota is insufficient, how much does it cost to pay for it?
| Plan | pricing | Description |
|---|---|---|
| API cost (self-selected provider) | API pay-as-you-go (usage-based) | Aider itself is free, the cost of LLM API is determined by the provider chosen by the user, usually ranging from US$10-30 per month (light usage) to US$50-200+ per month (heavy usage) |
Checked 2026-09-27
Information for Taiwanese users
- Payment method:No subscription fee, API costs determined by the selected LLM provider
- Chinese support: partial
- Available platforms:cli
Related
Sources: Aider GitHub official website · Aider official documentation
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