What is Cline?
Cline is a code & dev tool and completely free. Open-source coding agent for VS Code with plan and act modes, and MCP support. Recently added — not scored yet.
Cline at a glance
| Category | Code & Dev |
|---|---|
| Pricing | Free |
| Free version | ✓ Yes |
| Open source | No |
| Our score | NEW — not scored yet |
| Partner deal | — |
Why we rate Cline
- Has a genuinely free version — no credit card to start.
- Actively maintained and regularly updated.
- A solid pick for code & dev work.
Cline FAQ
Is Cline free?
Yes. Cline is completely free to use.
Is Cline open source?
No, Cline is not open source. If you want an open-source option, browse the alternatives below.
What are the best Cline alternatives?
We track 15 other code & dev tools you can compare with Cline in the directory.
How do we rate Cline?
Cline is a recent addition and has not been through our hands-on scoring yet, so it carries a NEW tag instead of a score. The facts below come from the vendor; we score tools once we have tested them ourselves, and a score is never bought.
