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Cline

Open-source AI coding agent for your editor

Cline is an open-source autonomous coding agent for VS Code and other editors that plans, edits files and runs commands with your approval.

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Pricing: Free plan

Platforms: Mac, Windows, Linux

Categories: AI, Developer Tools

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Cline	Free plan	Yes	–	Mac, Windows, Linux
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Zed	Free plan	Yes	–	Mac, Linux, Windows
Tabby (TabbyML)	Free plan	Yes	Yes	Self-hosted, Linux, Mac, Windows

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Questions

Is Cline free?

Cline is free to start, with paid plans.

Is Cline open source?

Yes, Cline is open source.

What platforms does Cline run on?

Cline is available for Mac, Windows, Linux.

What are some alternatives to Cline?

Similar indie products include opencode, Aider, Kilo Code, Continue and 4 more.

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