Cline Pricing Guide 2026
Cline is a free, open-source VS Code extension that acts as an autonomous coding agent. It can create/edit files, run terminal commands, and use the browser. You bring your own API key and pay for token usage.
Visit Cline →Cline Pricing Plans
| Component | Cost | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Cline (VS Code extension) | Free | Open source autonomous coding agent |
| Model API costs | Varies | Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, and more |
| Budget option | ~$0.02/session | Gemini 2.0 Flash or GPT-4o mini |
| Premium option | ~$0.50/session | Claude Sonnet 4 or GPT-4o |
Best AI Models for Cline (2026)
Based on cost-effectiveness, coding quality, and availability. Data updated Apr 18, 2026.
Claude 3 Haiku
Anthropic · $0.250/M input
Simple queries, fast responses, cost-sensitive tasks
View full pricing →Claude 3 Haiku
Anthropic · $0.250/M input
Simple queries, fast responses, cost-sensitive tasks
View full pricing →Claude 3 Opus
Anthropic · $15.00/M input
Deep analysis, complex coding tasks
View full pricing →Cost Per Session with Cline
Estimated cost for a medium feature implementation (100K input + 10K output tokens).
| Model | Provider | Cost/Session | Input Price | Output Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Sonnet 4 | Anthropic | $4.66 | $3.00/M | $15.00/M |
| Claude Opus 4 | Anthropic | $23.29 | $15.00/M | $75.00/M |
| Claude 3.5 Sonnet | Anthropic | $4.66 | $3.00/M | $15.00/M |
| Claude 3.5 Haiku | Anthropic | $1.24 | $0.800/M | $4.00/M |
| Claude 3 Opus | Anthropic | $20.25 | $15.00/M | $75.00/M |
| Claude 3 Sonnet | Anthropic | $4.05 | $3.00/M | $15.00/M |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cline free?
Yes, Cline is a free VS Code extension. You pay separately for the AI model API you connect to it.
What models does Cline support?
Cline supports Anthropic (Claude), OpenAI (GPT), Google (Gemini), and many other providers via API key.
Can Cline replace a human developer?
Cline is a powerful assistant but works best as a productivity multiplier — it speeds up development but doesn't replace human judgment.
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