Cline

Open-source coding agent with bring-your-own-model flexibility

Visit official website →
PricingOpen source + usage-based model inference
Starting price$0 software; model usage extra
Free planYes
Best forDevelopers who want an open coding agent with control over model providers and API spend
Cline logo

About Cline

Cline is an open-source coding agent that works inside supported IDEs and can edit files, run terminal commands, browse, use MCP tools and operate in multi-step Plan/Act workflows. The core agent is free, while model inference is paid separately through Cline credits or a model provider of the user’s choice.

Before subscribingConfirm current prices and plan limits on the provider’s website.
KEEP EXPLORING

Explore Cline

Continue your research with pricing, alternatives, comparisons and relevant ScoutChoice guides.

PRICING

Cline Pricing Guide

See plans, free-version information and current cost data.

View pricing → ALTERNATIVES

Cline Alternatives

Find similar tools ranked by product and workflow fit.

Find alternatives → COMPARE

Cline vs Aider

Compare pricing, strengths, limitations and workflow fit.

Compare tools →
EDITORIAL PICKS

Where Cline appears on ScoutChoice

BEST LISTBest AI Tools for CodingView ranking →

Pros

  • Open-source core
  • Flexible model-provider choice
  • Direct file, terminal and MCP actions

Cons

  • Model/API costs are separate
  • Requires more configuration than bundled coding assistants