Cline pricing (2026)
Cline is open source. The software itself is free — you pay only for the LLM tokens it consumes.
All pricing tiers
- +Full extension free under MIT
- +BYO model API key
- +All tools and approval modes
- +Self-host friendly
Which tier should you pick?
Open source · Free
EveryoneFree is the right starting point. Use it to validate the workflow before you commit budget — the limits will tell you whether Cline is the right tool for your use case. Best for: everyone.
Sticker price is the start. Token spend, seat counts, and per-task overages move the real number meaningfully. Our calculator does the math.
Frequently asked questions
Is Cline really free?+
The Cline extension itself is free under Apache 2.0 — you can audit the source, fork it, run it air-gapped. What costs money is the LLM API key you bring (Anthropic, OpenAI, Gemini, or local via Ollama). Daily-driver usage typically runs $40-$120/month in token spend for cloud models, or $0 if you self-host on existing hardware.
How much does Cline cost?+
Cline is open source — the software itself is free. You pay only for the LLM API key you bring (Anthropic, OpenAI, Gemini, or local models via Ollama). Daily-driver usage typically runs $0–$120/month in token costs depending on which model you use.
Does Cline have a free plan?+
Yes — the Open source tier is free (everyone). Full extension free under MIT. BYO model API key. For heavier usage you'll likely need a paid tier.
Start on the free Open source tier and upgrade only when you hit the limits.
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