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  1. About
  2. Pricing
  3. What people are saying
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About Cline

Cline is an open-source autonomous coding agent designed to handle complex development tasks with full codebase context. Formerly known as Claude Dev, it has evolved into a versatile agent runtime that integrates seamlessly with VS Code, JetBrains (Enterprise), and other editors like Cursor. Developers can leverage its power through a dedicated CLI and SDK for automated workflows, and it serves as a primary harness for the Model Context Protocol (MCP). With its "Plan/Act" dual-mode architecture, Cline offers superior autonomy for refactoring whole projects. You can use a Bring Your Own Key (BYOK) model for free, or upgrade to managed plans for transparent pricing without separate API keys.

Pricing

  • Free: $0 for individuals. Use your own API keys (Anthropic, OpenAI, OpenRouter, or local) and pay only for usage.
  • ClinePass: $9.99/month. Consumer subscription providing managed access to curated open-weight models with higher quotas without separate API keys.
  • Enterprise: Custom pricing. Adds SSO, SLA support, JetBrains IDE integration, and advanced role-based access controls.
  • Official Site: https://cline.bot/

What people are saying

Users continue to praise Cline for its superior autonomy and codebase understanding, often comparing it favorably to competitors for staying on task during complex refactors, though some note it is more token-intensive.

The community also highlights the incredible value of its pricing model and the security benefits of its open-source, client-side architecture compared to black-box services.

  • "Cline is the best free AI coding agent available in 2026. It delivers agentic capabilities... that match or exceed what subscription tools offer, and it does so without a platform fee." — @ToolStackerAi (September 2026)
  • "I tried out the Cline AI assistant yesterday, and then I went into a trance for five hours where I couldn’t do anything but stare transfixed at Cline fixing bugs for me. As a professional developer, it was both enchanting and terrifying." — @mtlynch (August 2026)
  • "For solo developers and small teams who want full control, Cline is the standout choice... Cline is an excellent choice for developers who want a genuinely autonomous agent they can steer." — @AI Product Weekly (September 2026)
  • "Cline is an agent, not an autocomplete tool. It does not offer Tab completions as you type like Cursor or Copilot do. You need to explicitly ask Cline to do something. For developers who rely heavily on inline suggestions, this is a significant [adjustment]." — @BuildFastWithAI (September 2026)