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Best Cline alternatives in 2026 (free and paid)
Cline is free, but its costs sit elsewhere: model inference is billed separately and varies with token use. JetBrains support, SSO and team features need Enterprise, which is contact-sales only. The desktop app is listed at version 0.0.41, so it is early-stage software that may change quickly.
Our catalog lists four alternatives, all with a free plan. GitHub Copilot Pro costs $10 per user per month. Cursor Individual (Pro) is $20 per month with usage-based billing. Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) Pro costs $20 per month. Claude Pro runs $20 per user per month. These bundle model access in a subscription, unlike bringing your own keys.
"Better suited" below is based on documented features and pricing from our verified profiles, not on a head-to-head test. Prices are USD as published by each vendor.