Cline

What it does

Open-source AI coding agent with Plan/Act modes, MCP integration, and terminal-first workflows. Trusted by 11M+ developers worldwide.

Straight answers

Is Cline free?

Yes, the Cline open source extension is completely free for individual developers. You only pay for AI inference on a usage basis, with no subscriptions or vendor lock-in.

What do I pay for?

You only pay for AI inference credits when using AI models. This is usage-based pricing with no subscriptions or seat fees for the open source version.

Can I use my own API keys?

Absolutely. You can bring your own API keys from providers like OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and others, giving you complete control over your costs and usage.

When do I need Enterprise?

Enterprise is for organizations needing team collaboration and enterprise-grade security features, including JetBrains extension, centralized billing, team management dashboard, role-based access control, SSO, audit logs, SLA, and dedicated support.

Is there vendor lock-in?

No. Cline is open source and supports multiple providers including Anthropic, Gemini, OpenAI, OpenRouter, AWS Bedrock, GCP Vertex, Groq, Cerebras, Vercel AI Gateway, and DeepSeek. You can switch providers or self-host anytime.