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Cline Review

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AI coding agent for developers and enterprises

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Verdict

Cline offers a powerful AI coding experience with a terminal-first approach and integration with popular code editors. While it's open-source and has a strong community backing, its complexity may be overwhelming for beginners. The tradeoff between flexibility and ease of use is notable.

What it does

Open-source AI coding agent with Plan/Act modes, MCP integration, and terminal-first workflows. Trusted by 5M+ developers worldwide.

Best for

Developers and enterprises looking for a customizable AI coding solution

At a glance

Free planYes
Login requiredYes
MemoryNo
VoiceNo
Image generationNo
Group chatNo
Mobile appNo
NSFW policyUnknown
PricingFree + paid

Pros & cons

Pros
  • Open-source and customizable
  • Terminal-first approach for power users
  • Integration with popular code editors
Cons
  • Complexity may be overwhelming for beginners
  • Limited information on pricing details

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Frequently asked

Is Cline free to use?
Yes. Cline has a free plan.
Does Cline have memory?
No persistent memory — sessions don't carry over by default.
Can Cline do voice or images?
Voice: no. Image generation: no.
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