What is a Coding Plan?
A Coding Plan is a monthly subscription offered by various AI platforms that gives you access to their models inside coding tools like Claude Code, Cursor, Cline, and more. Instead of paying per token, you pay a flat fee and get a generous usage quota that refreshes on a rolling basis. Note: Alibaba Cloud Lite has been discontinued, and Coding Plans are becoming increasingly scarce.
Which coding tools are supported?
Most plans support Claude Code, Cursor, Cline, Roo Code, Kilo Code, OpenCode, OpenClaw and ZCode. GLM and MiniMax support 10–20+ tools. Kimi works primarily through Kimi CLI, Claude Code, and Roo Code. Claude Code's own plan works across terminal, VS Code, JetBrains, web, and desktop.
What does the 5-hour rolling limit mean?
Older plans used a rolling 5-hour window. The new GLM Coding Plan now uses weekly Credits that refresh every 7 days (Lite: 10,000 credits/week, Pro: 6× Lite, Max: 14× Lite). Other providers (Kimi Code, MiniMax M2.7) still enforce a 5-hour window.
What is the latest GLM Coding Plan pricing?
GLM Coding Plan now charges Lite $18/mo ($12.6/mo yearly), Pro $80/mo ($56/mo yearly), Max $168/mo ($117.6/mo yearly). Quarterly billing gives 20% off and yearly billing 30% off. Lite ships with 10,000 weekly Credits, Pro is 6× Lite, and Max is 14× Lite.
How many model calls does one prompt use?
In coding tools, a single user prompt typically triggers 5–30 model calls behind the scenes, as the tool performs code analysis, search, generation, and validation steps. Different platforms count usage differently — some count "prompts" (user messages), others count raw API requests. Check each platform's docs for specifics.
Which plan offers the best value?
It depends on your needs. For a low entry price, GLM Lite at $18/mo (~$12.6/mo yearly) is the strongest contender. For a balance of price and performance, MiniMax Plus gives you 6B+ tokens with the M3 flagship model. For the best model quality, Claude Code Pro at $20/month gives you access to Claude Opus 4.7. For multi-model flexibility, Qwen's plan lets you switch between 8+ models (Pro only, limited restock).
Can I get a refund?
Refund policies vary by platform. Most subscriptions are non-refundable once activated. We recommend starting with a lower tier to test the service before committing to a higher plan.