What does Cline replace?

Cline is a free alternative to GitHub Copilot ($120/yr) and Cursor ($360/yr).

Is Cline open source?

Yes. Cline is licensed under Apache-2.0, an OSI-approved open-source license.

A Linux build couldn't be verified.

There's nothing to host: Cline is a desktop app that runs on your own machine.

A free, open-source alternative to GitHub Copilot and Cursor. Switching saves up to $360/yr at list price.

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Partly replaces it Active Open source · Apache-2.0 Linux unverified

cline/cline70.5k★last push Oct 17, 2026checked Oct 17, 2026

An agent inside VS Code with no tab autocomplete, which is most of what Copilot is used for; you bring an API key or a local model.

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What does Cline replace?: Cline is a free alternative to GitHub Copilot ($120/yr) and Cursor ($360/yr).
Is Cline open source?: Yes. Cline is licensed under Apache-2.0, an OSI-approved open-source license.
Does Cline run on Linux?: A Linux build couldn't be verified.
Can you self-host Cline?: There's nothing to host: Cline is a desktop app that runs on your own machine.