Cline Open Source (free for individuals)
Cline is an open source AI coding agent, available as a VS Code extension and a CLI. The open source extension is free for individual developers, and you pay only for the AI inference you use.
Cline Open Source (free for individuals) is a developer tools perk from Cline, offering open source (free for individuals), with no funding required.
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Inside Cline Open Source (free for individuals)
The open source extension is completely free for individual developers. You only pay for AI inference when you use AI models, and the open source version has no subscriptions or seat fees. You can bring your own API keys from providers such as OpenAI, Anthropic and Google, or use the Cline provider. Enterprise is custom-priced and adds features such as centralized billing and SSO.
Who it's for
- Funding / backing
- No funding needed
- Geography
- Global
- Recurring / expiry
- No end date is stated. The open source version has no subscription.
- Other requirements
- Enterprise is for organizations that need team collaboration features and enterprise-grade security, and it is sold through contact sales.
How to apply for Cline Open Source (free for individuals)
- 1Install Cline from its pricing page.
- 2The open source extension needs no subscription.
Cline Open Source (free for individuals): common questions
What do you get with Cline Open Source (free for individuals)?
Cline Open Source (free for individuals) offers open source (free for individuals).
Who qualifies for Cline Open Source (free for individuals)?
Cline Open Source (free for individuals) is open to any startup, with no funding required. Enterprise is for organizations that need team collaboration features and enterprise-grade security, and it is sold through contact sales.
Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get Cline Open Source (free for individuals)?
No. Cline Open Source (free for individuals) is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.
How do I apply for Cline Open Source (free for individuals)?
Install Cline from its pricing page. The open source extension needs no subscription.
How long do I have to use Cline Open Source (free for individuals), and does it expire?
No end date is stated. The open source version has no subscription.
Is Cline Open Source (free for individuals) available outside the US?
Cline Open Source (free for individuals) is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.
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