Cline
FreemiumAI Coding ToolsThe open coding agent — one Apache 2.0 runtime for your editor, terminal, or your own product.
Overview
Cline is an open-source AI coding agent with over 8M developers. One agent runtime runs as a CLI (npm i -g cline), an IDE extension (VS Code, JetBrains, Cursor, Windsurf), or an embeddable SDK. It performs multi-file edits with checkpoints, runs bash commands, follows a Plan-then-Act workflow, and extends via .clinerules, MCP, and plugins.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cline free?
Pricing model: Freemium. Open-source core is free (Apache 2.0); bring your own API keys to any model, including local ones via Ollama/LM Studio. ClinePass subscription available for bundled usage.
What is Cline best for?
The open coding agent — one Apache 2.0 runtime for your editor, terminal, or your own product.
What are alternatives to Cline?
Documented alternatives in the Clariverdict catalog: Claude Code, Aider Command Chat, OpenHands (OpenDevin). Open each profile for verified specs, pricing, and sources.
When was Cline last verified?
Clariverdict last verified this listing on 2026-09-10 against the official source at https://github.com/cline/cline/releases.