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Cline

Freemium#20 of 103 in AI Coding AssistantsAI Coding Assistant Extensions for VS CodeCoding ToolAI Code Generation Software+1 more

Cline: A flexible coding agent with broad model support, automation, and a free open-source core. Ranked #20 of 103 in AI Coding Assistants by our editors (7.4/10); pricing: Free plan; best for open-source developers needing flexible model support.

7.4/10Editor score
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At a glance

  • Editor score
    7.4 / 10
  • Pricing
    Free plan
  • Best for
    Open-source developers needing flexible model support
  • Free plan
    Yes
  • Coding agent
    Yes
  • Facts checked
    20 Sep 2026
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  • Where it wins

    • Free open-source core with codebase context and multi-file editing
    • Supports hosted and local providers through MCP and major model platforms
    • Includes terminal, browser, CLI, SDK, checkpoints, and scheduled automations

  • Where it doesn't

    • AI inference may add usage-based costs beyond the free product
    • ClinePass is a separate subscription for included model access
    • Enterprise pricing is custom rather than publicly specified

Our verdict on Cline

Cline is an open-source AI coding agent for developers working in editors and terminals. It reads project context, plans multi-step changes, edits multiple files, executes terminal commands, and supports browser control. Its feature set also includes Plan and Act modes, checkpoints, diffs, undo, multi-agent teams, scheduled automations, a CLI, and an SDK. The free open-source product suits individual developers who want control over model providers and a broader agent workflow than code completion alone.

Model flexibility is a central part of Cline’s positioning. It connects with Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, AWS Bedrock, Azure, GCP Vertex, Ollama, DeepSeek, xAI, Mistral, Cerebras, and OpenRouter, while MCP server integrations extend its connection options. The product is available through a VS Code extension and supports JetBrains IDEs, Cursor, and Windsurf. Windows, macOS, API, and self-hosted deployments are listed, giving teams and individuals several ways to fit Cline into an existing development environment. Slack and Discord integrations are also available.

The Open Source plan includes the VS Code extension, CLI, MCP Marketplace, and community support. Individual use of the open-source product is free, although AI inference may be usage-based. ClinePass adds included open-weight models, generous quotas, and no separate provider setup or API keys. Enterprise adds SSO, centralized billing, role-based access control, a team management dashboard, and dedicated support, with custom pricing. Choose Cline for flexible model selection, agent controls, and automation; developers seeking only a narrowly focused completion tool may find its broader workflow unnecessary.

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Cline pricing

Plans Free planFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 20 Sep 2026.
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Cline fact sheet

Free planYes
Paid fromNot verified
Code completionYes
Chat assistanceYes
Coding agentYes
Supported IDEsVS Code, JetBrains IDEs, Cursor, Windsurf
Codebase indexingYes
Terminal accessYes
DeploymentDesktop, Self-hosted
PlatformsWindows, macOS
Compliance & security2FA
SupportCommunity, Docs
Built forSolo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Integrations19 integrations: MCP servers, Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, AWS Bedrock, Azure … See all →
PricingFree plan (source)
Websitecline.bot
Facts checked20 Sep 2026

Cline integrations

Cline lists 19 integrations on its own site.

  • MCP servers
  • Anthropic
  • OpenAI
  • Google
  • AWS Bedrock
  • Azure
  • GCP Vertex
  • Ollama
  • DeepSeek
  • xAI
  • Mistral
  • Cerebras
  • OpenRouter
  • Slack
  • Discord
  • Telegram
  • Linear
  • GitHub Actions
  • GitLab

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