Cline pricing (2026)
Quick answer
Cline is freemium. Free tier: Free to install as a VS Code extension; you pay only for the underlying AI model API usage. Paid plans start at Varies by AI provider (e.g., Anthropic or OpenAI API costs). Enterprise: Self-hostable with your own API keys; no separate enterprise tier required.
Here is a clear breakdown of Cline pricing, including the free tier, paid plans, and enterprise options, updated for 2026.
Free to install as a VS Code extension; you pay only for the underlying AI model API usage
Varies by AI provider (e.g., Anthropic or OpenAI API costs)
Self-hostable with your own API keys; no separate enterprise tier required
Pricing FAQ
How much does Cline cost?
Cline is freemium. Free tier: Free to install as a VS Code extension; you pay only for the underlying AI model API usage. Paid plans start at Varies by AI provider (e.g., Anthropic or OpenAI API costs). Enterprise: Self-hostable with your own API keys; no separate enterprise tier required.
Is Cline free?
Cline has a free tier with limits. Paid plans start at Varies by AI provider (e.g., Anthropic or OpenAI API costs).