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Cline
Cline is an Apache-2.0 open-source extension that turns VS Code into an agentic coding environment, with a CLI, a desktop app, a cloud surface and an SDK alongside. There is no seat fee: you bring an API key or point it at a local model and pay the provider directly.
- From
- Free plan
- Free plan
- Yes
- Trial
- No
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Best for
Developers and teams who want an agent with no subscription and full control over the model and the bill
Strengths / Weaknesses
Strengths
- No subscription at all, you pay inference costs and nothing else
- Works with Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, OpenRouter, Bedrock, Vertex, Groq, Cerebras, DeepSeek and local models
- Apache-2.0 and actively developed, release v4.1.26 on 26 October 2026
- Enterprise tier covers SSO, OIDC, SCIM, audit logs and VPC deployment when you need it
Weaknesses
- Usage-based billing has no default spending cap, so a long agent loop can get expensive
- The JetBrains extension sits behind the Enterprise tier
- You own the configuration work a bundled product would do for you
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Unit | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cline open source | Price on request | per user | Apache-2.0, free for individuals, usage-based inference only |
| Enterprise | Price on request | per user | price on request, JetBrains extension, SSO, OIDC, SCIM, audit logs, VPC |
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Verdict
The best answer for anyone who refuses a subscription or needs inference to stay inside their own cloud account. It is a real agent rather than a completion tool, the provider list is the longest in this category, and the repository is genuinely active. Set a spending limit at the provider before you let it run unattended.
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Where these numbers come from
- [1] Cline pricing, free extension with usage-based inference accessed 2026-11-11
- [2] Cline repository, Apache-2.0, release v4.1.26 on 26 October 2026 accessed 2026-11-11