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. Open Source Teams is free through 2025 and includes up to 10 seats free even after that.
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.
What's included in Open Source Teams?
Open Source Teams (free through 2025, then $20/month after, with first 10 seats always free) includes all Open Source features plus JetBrains extension, centralized billing, team management dashboard, role-based access control, and priority support.
When do I need Enterprise?
Enterprise (custom pricing) is for organizations that need advanced features like SSO, OIDC, SCIM provisioning, audit logs, VPC deployments, SLA, OpenTelemetry, 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.
