AI Coding Plans Compared
Coding plans are monthly subscriptions for AI coding tools such as Claude Code, OpenCode or Cline. Instead of paying per token, you get a request or usage allowance that resets every few hours, week or month.
This page compares 9 paid plans from 5 providers and 2 free options. The cheapest starts at CN¥39/month (≈ $5.81).
Prices checked Oct 11, 2026
Paid plans
9
Cheapest
CN¥39
Alibaba Cloud Token Plan
Free options
2
Checked
Oct 11, 2026
Paid coding plans
Sorted by monthly price. Allowances are counted differently (requests, prompts, credits or dollars of usage), so compare them with the models you plan to use.
| Plan | Monthly price | Usage allowance | Models |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alibaba Cloud Token Plan | CN¥39/month (≈ $5.81) | 700 credits per 5 hours | Qwen3.8-Max-Preview |
| Tencent Cloud Coding Plan Lite | CN¥40/month (≈ $5.96) | 1,200 requests per 5 hours | GLM-5, Kimi K2.5, MiniMax M2.5 |
| StepFun Step Plan Flash Mini | CN¥49/month (≈ $7.31) | About 100 prompts per 5 hours | Step 3.7 Flash |
| OpenCode Go | $10/month | $12 of usage per 5 hours | DeepSeek V4 Flash, DeepSeek V4 Pro, Qwen3.7 Max +9 |
| StepFun Step Plan Flash Plus | CN¥99/month (≈ $14.76) | About 400 prompts per 5 hours | Step 3.7 Flash |
| StepFun Step Plan Flash Pro | CN¥199/month (≈ $29.67) | About 1,500 prompts per 5 hours | Step 3.7 Flash |
| Tencent Cloud Coding Plan Pro | CN¥200/month (≈ $29.82) | 6,000 requests per 5 hours | GLM-5, Kimi K2.5, MiniMax M2.5 |
| Alibaba Cloud Coding Plan | $50/month | 6,000 requests per 5 hours | Qwen3.5 Plus, Qwen3 Coder Plus, Kimi K2.5 +2 |
| StepFun Step Plan Flash Max | CN¥699/month (≈ $104.22) | About 5,000 prompts per 5 hours | Step 3.7 Flash |
Free options
| Service | Price | Allowance | Models |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpenCode Zen | Free | Some models free for a limited time | DeepSeek V4 Flash, Qwen3.7 Max, Qwen3.7 Plus +9 |
| ModelScope API Inference | Free | About 2,000 free calls per day | DeepSeek V4 Pro, DeepSeek V4 Flash, GLM-5.1 +5 |
Other coding subscriptions
Subscriptions that bundle a coding agent or editor with model access.
How to choose a coding plan
- Check which models you actually need. A cheap plan with only one model may cost more in time than a plan with the model you prefer.
- Compare the 5-hour or weekly allowance, not just the monthly one. Heavy sessions usually hit the short window first.
- Plans billed in CN¥ are sold on China sites, where account verification and payment methods may differ for international users.
- If you only code occasionally, pay-as-you-go API pricing can be cheaper than a subscription.
FAQ
What is the cheapest AI coding plan?
Alibaba Cloud Token Plan starts at CN¥39/month (≈ $5.81) with 700 credits per 5 hours.
Is a coding plan cheaper than paying per token?
For daily, heavy use it usually is, because the allowance covers far more tokens than the monthly fee would buy at API rates. For occasional use, pay-as-you-go API pricing is often cheaper.
Are there free coding plans?
OpenCode Zen and ModelScope API Inference offer free model access with limits. Free models and limits change often.
Related pricing
BiWu.Ai lists public plan prices and limits for reference and does not sell subscriptions or API access. Allowances, included models and promotions change often; check the provider's official page before you pay.