Which is cheaper, Augment Code or StepFun?

StepFun is 2.9x cheaper than Augment Code. Augment Code starts at $20/mo, StepFun starts at $7/mo.

Does Augment Code have a free tier?

No, Augment Code does not have a free tier.

Augment Code has drop-in switching cost. StepFun has drop-in switching cost. Both have similar switching complexity.

Ai Coding

Augment Code

AI coding assistant with Context Engine, code review, MCP tools, and enterprise-grade security

Switching Cost: drop-in

StepFun

← More affordable

Chinese AI platform with Step models and tiered coding plans for AI-assisted development

Switching Cost: drop-in

The cost difference is substantial — Augment Code runs about 2.9x what StepFun charges.

Cost modeling varies: per-seat drives Augment Code pricing, while StepFun uses flat-rate.

Price-conscious teams should choose StepFun — the cost advantage is hard to ignore, especially for growing workloads.

Price-conscious teams should choose StepFun — the cost advantage is hard to ignore, especially for growing workloads.

Price Difference

2.9x

StepFun is cheaper by $13/mo

Pricing Model

Different

Tools charge using different pricing philosophies