Roo Code Pricing Guide 2026
Roo Code is an open-source AI coding assistant forked from Cline, with expanded multi-provider support. Like Cline, the extension is free — you pay for API usage.
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| Component | Cost | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Roo Code | Free | Open source, forked from Cline |
| Model API costs | Varies | Multi-provider support |
| Budget option | ~$0.02/session | Gemini 2.0 Flash |
| Premium option | ~$0.50/session | Claude Sonnet 4 |
Best AI Models for Roo Code (2026)
Based on cost-effectiveness, coding quality, and availability. Data updated Apr 18, 2026.
Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite
Google · $0.037/M input
High-volume tasks, batch processing, cost-optimized pipelines
View full pricing →Gemini 2.5 Flash
Google · $0.150/M input
High-volume coding, data processing, fast responses
View full pricing →GPT-4.1 mini
OpenAI · $0.400/M input
High-volume coding, cost-sensitive projects, automation
View full pricing →Cost Per Session with Roo Code
Estimated cost for a medium feature implementation (100K input + 10K output tokens).
| Model | Provider | Cost/Session | Input Price | Output Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite | $0.04 | $0.037/M | $0.150/M | |
| Gemini 1.5 Flash | $0.09 | $0.075/M | $0.300/M | |
| Gemini 2.0 Flash | $0.12 | $0.100/M | $0.400/M | |
| Gemma 3 27B | $0.12 | $0.100/M | $0.400/M | |
| Gemini 2.5 Flash | $0.17 | $0.150/M | $0.600/M | |
| GPT-4o mini | OpenAI | $0.18 | $0.150/M | $0.600/M |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Roo Code free?
Yes, Roo Code is free and open source. You pay for the AI model API you connect to it.
How is Roo Code different from Cline?
Roo Code was forked from Cline and has expanded to support more API providers and additional features.
What's the cheapest model for Roo Code?
Gemini 2.0 Flash at $0.10/M input tokens, or GPT-4o mini at $0.15/M input tokens.
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