Quick Answer
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Aider pricing varies by team size and features, ranging from $0 to $100 per month in 2026. Your actual cost depends on the tier you choose, contract length, and negotiated discounts.

Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.

  • Free tier: No free tier available
  • Billing: Monthly and annual (save 15-20%)
  • Hidden costs: Add ~35% for implementation, support, and training
Last verified: February 2026 | Sources: 6 pricing pages and reviews
+40-60% above list price

Hidden Costs Breakdown

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API costs for Claude/GPT-4 ($3-15 per million tokens for Sonnet, $5-25 for Opus)

2

Typical usage: $10-50/month for casual developers

3

Power users: $50-200/month depending on model choice

4

DeepSeek alternative: $0.28-0.42 per million tokens (95% cheaper)

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Local models via Ollama (free but requires local computing resources)

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Prompt caching reduces costs by 90% for repeated content

Example: True Cost for 25 Users

License (25 × $50 × 12) $15,000/yr
Implementation (one-time) +$15,000–$50,000
Premium Support (20%) +$3,000/yr
Training (25 × $500) +$12,500
Admin (part-time) +$15,000–$25,000/yr
Year 1 Total $47,500–$84,000
That's 1.8–2.5× the advertised license price.

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What hidden costs should I budget for with Aider?

Beyond the license fee, budget for implementation ($5K-$100K+), training ($500-$2K per user), premium support (15-20% of license), and admin costs. Most companies see 40-60% higher total cost than the listed price.

02 Does Aider charge for implementation?

Aider doesn't include implementation in the license cost. Implementation is typically done by partners and costs range from $5,000 for basic setup to $100,000+ for enterprise deployments with customization.

03 How much does Aider support cost?

Basic support is included, but premium support (faster response times, 24/7 availability) typically adds 15-20% to your annual contract. This can be thousands of dollars per year for larger deployments.

04 Are there storage costs with Aider?

Most Aider plans include limited storage. Once you exceed the included amount, you'll pay overage fees which can range from $50-$500+ per month depending on data volume.

05 What add-ons cost extra with Aider?

Many features marketed as part of Aider are actually add-ons: advanced reporting, API access, integrations, and specialized modules. Each can add $10-$100+ per user per month.

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