BotAI agents / Coding agents
Cline
by Cline Bot Inc.
Open-source coding agent for VS Code and other editors.
Open sourceFree optionCoding agents
- Open source, no seat fee for individuals
- Bring your own API keys
- Runs inside your editor
- Inference costs can add up on large tasks
- Needs model/provider setup
- Quality depends on the model you pick
| Best for | Developers who want an open-source agent inside their IDE |
|---|---|
| Not for | Users who want one flat subscription |
| Pricing | Free open-source extension; pay for inference via your own keys or Cline credits |
| Open source | Yes (Apache-2.0) |
| Category | Coding agents |
| Verified | 2026-10-14 |
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