Is Cline free?
Yes! The Cline open source extension is completely free for individual developers. You only pay for AI inference on a usage basis - no subscriptions, no vendor lock-in. You can bring your own API keys or use the Cline provider.
What do I pay for?
You only pay for AI inference credits when you use AI models. This is usage-based pricing - you pay for what you use, nothing more. There are no subscriptions or seat fees for the open source version.
Can I use my own API keys?
Absolutely! You can bring your own API keys from providers like OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and others. This gives you complete control over your costs and usage.
When do I need Enterprise?
Enterprise is for organizations that need team collaboration features and enterprise-grade security. This includes JetBrains extension, centralized billing, team management dashboard, role-based access control, SSO, OIDC, SCIM provisioning, audit logs, VPC deployments, SLA, OpenTelemetry, priority support, and dedicated support.
Is there vendor lock-in?
No! Cline is open source and supports providers like Anthropic, Gemini, OpenAI, OpenRouter, AWS Bedrock, GCP Vertex, Groq, Cerebras, Vercel AI Gateway, DeepSeek, and many more. You're never locked into our platform or pricing. Switch providers or self-host anytime.
