# Source: https://docs.bito.ai/ai-code-reviews-in-ide/start-free-trial.md

# Start free trial

The Bito free trial gives you access to premium features for 14 days, allowing you to experience the full capabilities of Bito's AI-powered coding assistant.&#x20;

You can start your free trial directly from the Bito IDE extension using any of the three methods below.

## How to start your free trial

### Method 1: Using Bito AI chat

The easiest way to start your trial is through natural interaction:

1. Type a message in the Bito chat box and send it.
2. Look for the popup that appears after sending your message.
3. Click **Try for free** in the popup notification.
4. Complete signup in the browser window that opens.
5. Select **Start Trial** to activate your free trial.

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### Method 2: Click upgrade button

For a direct approach to upgrading:

1. Click the **UPGRADE** button given at the top of the chat window
2. Complete signup in the browser window that opens.
3. Select **Start Trial** to activate your free trial.

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### Method 3: Quick trial activation

The fastest way to start your free trial:

1. Hover over **Include my code** (located above the Bito chat box).
2. In the popup, select **Click for 14 day free trial** to immediately activate your trial.

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**💡 Pro tip:** Method 3 is the quickest option as it starts your trial instantly without opening any external windows.
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## Available features in free trial

During your free trial, you'll have access to all the features of Bito Team Plan as mentioned on our [**Pricing**](https://bito.ai/pricing/) page. It includes:

* [**AI Code Reviews in Git**](https://docs.bito.ai/ai-code-reviews-in-git/overview)
* [**AI Code Reviews in IDE**](https://docs.bito.ai/ai-code-reviews-in-ide/overview)
* [**AI Chat**](https://docs.bito.ai/ai-code-reviews-in-ide/ai-chat-in-bito)
* [**AI that understands your code**](https://docs.bito.ai/ai-code-reviews-in-ide/ai-that-understands-your-code)
* and more.

<a href="https://bito.ai/pricing/" class="button primary">Visit our Pricing page</a>

## Need Help?

If you encounter any issues while starting your free trial:

* Check your internet connection.
* Ensure your Bito extension is up to date.
* Contact [**support@bito.ai**](mailto:support@bito.ai) if the trial doesn't activate properly.

## Next steps

Once your free trial is active, explore all the premium features available to you. Consider upgrading to a paid plan before your trial expires to continue enjoying advanced functionality.