Cline vs OpenCode

Summary

Cline vs OpenCode (Coding Agents (CLI & Cloud)). Agent test scores: Cline 9.2/10, OpenCode 9.2/10. They tie on overall score in our tests. Pricing: Cline — Extension free; Teams $20/user/mo (first 10 seats free); Enterprise custom; OpenCode — Go $10/mo; Go Plus $40/mo; Zen pay-as-you-go ($20 prepaid).

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Key facts

Cline

VibeToolRank score
9.2/10
Last tested
2026-10-16
Runs
3 runs
Outcome score
9/10
Edition tested
Cline CLI 3.0.72 with OpenRouter free model cohere/north-mini-code:free
Free plan, as measured
$0 per bugfix run on a free OpenRouter model
Free plan
Yes: free for individuals, pay inference only
Price
Extension free; Teams $20/user/mo (first 10 seats free); Enterprise custom
Pricing checked
2026-10-16

OpenCode

VibeToolRank score
9.2/10
Last tested
2026-10-16
Runs
3 runs
Outcome score
9/10
Edition tested
OpenCode CLI 1.19.2, free Zen model opencode/big-pickle, no account
Free plan, as measured
$0 per bugfix run on a free OpenCode Zen model, no account or API key
Free plan
Yes: open-source agent free with own keys; some free Zen models
Price
Go $10/mo; Go Plus $40/mo; Zen pay-as-you-go ($20 prepaid)
Pricing checked
2026-10-16

Side by side

FieldCline OpenCode
What it isClineOpen-source autonomous coding agent for VS Code.OpenCodeOpen-source AI coding agent for the terminal.
PricingClineExtension free; Teams $20/user/mo (first 10 seats free); Enterprise customOpenCodeGo $10/mo; Go Plus $40/mo; Zen pay-as-you-go ($20 prepaid)
Free tierClineYes: free for individuals, pay inference onlyOpenCodeYes: open-source agent free with own keys; some free Zen models
Pricing verifiedCline2026-10-16OpenCode2026-10-16
Edition testedClineCline CLI 3.0.72 with OpenRouter free model cohere/north-mini-code:freeOpenCodeOpenCode CLI 1.19.2, free Zen model opencode/big-pickle, no account
Tested onCline2026-10-16OpenCode2026-10-16
Outcome scoreCline9OpenCode9
Speed scoreCline9OpenCode10
Cost scoreCline10OpenCode10
Developer experience scoreCline8OpenCode7
Reliability scoreCline10OpenCode10
Overall scoreCline9.2OpenCode9.2

What our tests found

Cline

3/3 headless CLI runs fixed our seeded cart bug (4/4 tests pass) in 24-35s with a free OpenRouter model, without editing the test file.CLI, free model

Pros
  • Headless CLI with a -y mode ran start to finish with no prompts
  • Fixed the seeded bug in 3 of 3 runs and never touched the test file
  • Works with free OpenRouter models, so our test cost $0
Cons
  • Slower than Aider on the same model (24-35s vs 9-13s)
  • Warns on Node versions below 22.15
  • The -k flag saves your API key into the config directory

Who it’s for: Developers who like Cline in VS Code and want the same agent in a terminal or CI, with any model.

OpenCode

3/3 runs: fixed a seeded cart-discount bug (2 failing tests) in 18-22s with a free Zen model and no account or API key, without touching the tests. Only task T3 was run. In scripts, opencode run hangs silently if stdin is left open.CLI, free model

Pros
  • Solved our bug-fix task 3/3 in about 20s
  • Free Zen models work with no account or API key
  • Minimal, correct diffs that left the tests untouched
Cons
  • opencode run hung silently in a script until stdin was redirected from /dev/null
  • Free model names and availability change over time
  • We only ran the bug-fix task (T3), not full app builds

Who it’s for: Developers who want an open-source terminal coding agent they can try for free and later point at their own model keys.

Verdict

Scores use rubric v0.1 from separate runs. Editions and tasks can differ (see Edition tested and What our tests found); some tests were a single run, which caps reliability scores. Overall: Cline 9.2, OpenCode 9.2. Check the free-tier limits above against your project before choosing.

FAQ

Which is better, Cline or OpenCode?

In our tests they tied at 9.2/10 overall. Compare the free tiers and pricing to decide.

Is Cline free?

Yes: free for individuals, pay inference only (pricing checked 2026-10-16).

Is OpenCode free?

Yes: open-source agent free with own keys; some free Zen models (pricing checked 2026-10-16).

How much does Cline cost compared with OpenCode?

Cline: Extension free; Teams $20/user/mo (first 10 seats free); Enterprise custom. OpenCode: Go $10/mo; Go Plus $40/mo; Zen pay-as-you-go ($20 prepaid).

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