Refraction

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Refraction is an AI developer assistant for refactoring, explaining, documenting, testing, and generating code across many languages and frameworks. Users paste code, pick an action such as unit test generation or bug detection, and receive transformed output via the web app and editor extensions.

Updated 2026-10-04View sources

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Category: Code
Free access: Hobby Free tier includes one user and 10 code generations; Pro plans include a free trial before billing starts.
API access: Not confirmed

Is Refraction right for you?

A good fit for

Individual developers and small teams who want AI-assisted code improvements inside VS Code, JetBrains, GitHub, and the web UI.

Before you choose

Free Hobby tier caps users at 10 code generations before a paid subscription is required.

Generate and improve code with AI

Refraction combines a large catalog of code transformations with transparent monthly plans for hobbyists, professionals, and engineering teams.

What it can do

Features & capabilities

Unknown is different from unavailable. Each fact carries its own evidence.

Capability	Value	Evidence	Checked
Code actions	Feature list covers bug detection, refactoring, docs, diagrams, SQL, regex, CSS conversion, and CI/CD generation.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04
Editor extensions	Refraction ships extensions for VS Code, Sublime, JetBrains, Visual Studio, GitHub, and terminal workflows.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04
Team billing	Team tier adds shared history, unified billing, and multiple members at per-user pricing.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04

Understand the total cost

Refraction pricing & plans

Hobby

Free

Free Hobby tier with 10 code generations for one user.

Generations: One user and 10 code generations

Pro

$8.00 /mo

Pro plan at $8 per month with a free trial; Team costs $14 per user per month.

Generations: Unlimited code generations for one user
History: Unlimited history and editor extensions on Pro

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The practical questions

Frequently asked questions

How does the free trial work?

Pricing FAQs explain you can use the service free for 10 uses before subscribing to continue.

What is Refraction used for?

Does Refraction have a free plan?

Hobby Free tier includes one user and 10 code generations; Pro plans include a free trial before billing starts.. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.

How much does Refraction cost?

The listed monthly price is $8.00 USD at monthly billing. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.

Can I use Refraction through an API?

Not confirmed. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.

What should I check before choosing it?

Free Hobby tier caps users at 10 code generations before a paid subscription is required.

Price history

No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.

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