4.4
Cline
Open-source VS Code coding agent with a per-step human approval gate and bring-your-own-key billing. The Apache 2.0 license and direct provider billing are the whole reason to pick it over a closed IDE fork.
Apr 30, 2026
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AI coding assistants that help with code generation, explanation, debugging, and pair programming across your development tools.
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| Feature | Cline | GitHub Copilot | Continue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free (BYO API key), pay model provider directly | Free / $10 / $39 / $100 per user/mo (AI-credit metered) | Free (BYO API key); Continue Hub free tier with team plans available |
| Rating | 4.4/5 | 4.2/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Website | https://cline.bot | https://github.com/features/copilot | https://continue.dev |
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4.2
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3.5
Continue
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Apr 30, 2026