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Cline

Coding agent by Cline

ActiveOpen source · Apache-2.0Verified Oct 22, 2026
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Open-source, model-agnostic coding agent that asks for approval before acting. It is available as a VS Code and JetBrains extension, a CLI, a desktop app, a browser-based cloud agent and an SDK.

Key facts

Type
Coding agent · IDE extension, CLI, Desktop app, Cloud agent
Pricing
Free tier, paid from $9.99/mo
Free tier
The open-source extension, CLI and desktop app are free for individuals, with no seat fees. Bring your own provider keys or local models, or pay as you go for inference through the Cline provider. Limited-time free models are available with a Cline account.
License
Apache-2.0
Models
Claude, GPT, Gemini, DeepSeek, Qwen, GLM, MiniMax, 300+ models via the Cline provider, OpenRouter, AWS Bedrock and 30+ other providers, Local models via Ollama, LM Studio
Platforms
macOS, Windows, Linux
Bring your own API key
Yes
Local models
Yes
MCP support
Yes
Self-hostable
No
GitHub stars
70,712
Last commit
Oct 22, 2026

Cline pricing

ClinePass

$9.99/month

Optional subscription for a curated set of open-weight models (e.g. GLM, Kimi, DeepSeek, Qwen), advertised as 2-5x the usage of standard API rates, with 5-hour, weekly and monthly limits. Promotional first-month prices have been offered. The checkout page says an additional processing fee may apply. No annual price listed.

Enterprise

Custom

Custom pricing. Adds SSO, SLA, dedicated support, centralized billing, RBAC and a team management dashboard.

Best for

  • Developers who want an open-source agent inside VS Code or JetBrains with approve-each-step control
  • Users who want to choose and switch model providers, including local models
  • Teams that want the same agent in the editor, the terminal and CI

Pros

  • Apache-2.0 licensed with a large community (about 70k GitHub stars, 5.6M+ VS Code Marketplace installs)
  • Broad provider support plus local models via Ollama and LM Studio
  • MCP marketplace and Plan/Act modes
  • Available in many surfaces: IDE extension, CLI, desktop app, cloud agents, SDK, and ACP for other editors

Cons

  • With BYO keys, costs depend directly on token usage, which can grow quickly on large tasks
  • Desktop app is macOS/Windows only, and Windows is in beta
  • Team features (SSO, RBAC, centralized billing) require custom-priced Enterprise
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