Completely open-source and free (Apache 2.0), with no subscription model; uses local models (such as Ollama) at zero cost; API call fees depend on the chosen LLM provider
Cheapest paid plan: 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)
Termi Protocol
Plan
Price
What you get
Lifetime Pass
US$7.99(One-time purchase)
Lifetime license, no subscription, no auto-renewal, no quota limit. ⚠️Two checks on 2026-08-22 found that the fixed price of US$6.99 recorded on 08-11 is sold out, the current tier is US$7.99 (328 spots), and it will increase to US$9.99 (next 1000) when full; at the time of checking, a limited-time 30% discount code TERMI30 is automatically applied, with a actual payment of US$5.59, and the countdown is approximately 9 hours. The tiered flash sale mode has been restored, which is different from the single fixed price previously recorded.
Which one should you pick?
If you want to try before paying, aider has a free plan and Termi Protocol does not — start with aider.
Neither publishes paid pricing — check whether the free tier covers your needs.
FAQ
Is there a free version of aider?
Yes. Completely open-source and free (Apache 2.0), with no subscription model; uses local models (such as Ollama) at zero cost; API call fees depend on the chosen LLM provider
How much does aider cost?
The cheapest is the plan from aider named API cost (self-selected provider), at about Official quote (upon inquiry).
Does aider support Chinese?
aider only partially supports Chinese.
Is there a free version of Termi Protocol?
No public free plan — a subscription is required.
How much does Termi Protocol cost?
The cheapest is the plan from Termi Protocol named Lifetime Pass, at about US$7.99(One-time purchase).
Does Termi Protocol support Chinese?
Termi Protocol has no Chinese interface at this time.
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