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Cline
Open-source coding agent for your editor, terminal and desktop, with Plan and Act modes and any model you choose.
8.5/ 10
Early score
Early score, based on docs and demos. Not hands-on tested yet. How we rate
Pros
- Open source (Apache 2.0) and free for individual developers
- Works with Claude, GPT, Gemini, local Ollama / LM Studio or any OpenAI-compatible endpoint
- Plan mode to agree a strategy, Act mode to execute; approve each step or auto-approve
Cons
- You pay for AI inference (bring your own key or use the Cline provider)
- Team features (SSO, centralized billing) are on the Enterprise plan
Sources
Facts on this page come from official pages, checked Oct 18, 2026. The score is docs-based: we haven't tested Cline hands-on yet.
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