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Cline vs Claude Code (Anthropic Claude plans) pricing (Oct 2026)

Cline starts at Usage-based, Claude Code (Anthropic Claude plans) starts at $20/mo (Pro).

Last updated Oct 16, 2026

Cline

Usage-based

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Claude Code (Anthropic Claude plans)

$20/mo — Pro

Price

Cheapest: Usage-based
Usage-based
Cheapest: $20/mo — Pro
  • Free: Free only
  • Pro: $20/mo
  • Max 5x: $100/mo
  • Max 20x: Unverified
  • Enterprise: $20/mo

Annual price

Usage-based
  • Free: Free only
  • Pro: $17/mo
  • Max 5x: Unverified
  • Max 20x: Unverified
  • Enterprise: Unverified

Included usage

Usage-based
  • Free: No Claude Code access
  • Pro: Claude Code included; 5-hour rolling + weekly limits
  • Max 5x: 5x Pro usage per 5h session; $100/mo API credits
  • Max 20x: 20x Pro usage; $200/mo API credits
  • Enterprise: Usage billed at API rates

Overage

Usage-based
  • Free: Free only
  • Pro: Usage credits at standard API rates
  • Max 5x: Usage credits at API rates
  • Max 20x: Usage credits at API rates
  • Enterprise: API rates

Free tier

Open-source extension free; pay only for AI inference
Free plan exists but excludes Claude Code

FAQ

Which is cheaper, Cline or Claude Code (Anthropic Claude plans)?

Cline starts at Usage-based; Claude Code (Anthropic Claude plans) starts at $20/mo (Pro). One or both tools do not list a numeric starting price.

Do Cline and Claude Code (Anthropic Claude plans) have free plans?

Cline: yes. Claude Code (Anthropic Claude plans): yes.

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