Cline
by Cline Bot
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Open-source agent for VS Code that edits multiple files, runs terminal commands and uses models like Claude, GPT, Gemini and local models via Ollama.
Why it ranks #7
Free and flexible (many models, MCP), but you pay for inference usage separately and it depends on VS Code.
Criteria used for Coding
Ability to finish real tasks in large codebases, autonomy as an agent, workflow integration (terminal, IDE, GitHub) and cost for daily use.
Pricing
- Has a free plan
Prices change often; check the official site.
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