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Amp vs Cline

Features, pricing, ratings, and pros and cons, side by side.

Verdict

Amp and Cline are both Coding AI tools. Cline scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.2 vs 7.9 out of 10), led by ease of use and feature depth. Both have a free plan or trial. Only Amp is available on Web. Only Cline is available on VS Code Extension and JetBrains Plugin.

Best overall

Cline

  • Software Engineers
  • Full-Stack Developers
  • Engineering Teams
  • Enterprise Development Organizations

Choose Amp if

  • You want a tool built for Long-running agent tasks that continue unattended, parallel agent threads without managing worktrees, teams sharing an agent session.
  • Per-thread cloud orbs let agents keep running unattended without worktree or port conflicts.
  • Free Hobby tier includes all product features, with bring-your-own-key and own-runner options.

Choose Cline if

  • You want a tool built for developers who want an open-source agent with a choice of model providers, human approval at each step, and extensibility through MCP servers.
  • Open source under Apache 2.0, with a large public community of 250+ contributors.
  • No subscription needed: pay only for inference, or bring your own API key.
Best for beginners
Amp
Best for business
Amp

Features

18 features compared.

  • Orbs
    Amp
    Available
    Cline
    Not available
  • Portals
    Amp
    Available
    Cline
    Not available
  • Event-driven wake-ups
    Amp
    Available
    Cline
    Not available
  • Multiplayer
    Amp
    Available
    Cline
    Not available
  • Changes tab
    Amp
    Available
    Cline
    Not available
  • The Dial
    Amp
    Available
    Cline
    Not available
  • Puck
    Amp
    Available
    Cline
    Not available
  • CLI and runners
    Amp
    Available
    Cline
    Not available
  • amp sync
    Amp
    Available
    Cline
    Not available
  • Plan and Act Modes
    Amp
    Not available
    Cline
    Available
  • Multi-File Editing with Checkpoints
    Amp
    Not available
    Cline
    Available
  • Terminal and Browser Use
    Amp
    Not available
    Cline
    Available
  • Bring Your Own Model
    Amp
    Not available
    Cline
    Available
  • MCP Servers and Marketplace
    Amp
    Not available
    Cline
    Available
  • Rules Files
    Amp
    Not available
    Cline
    Available
  • Multi-Agent Teams and Scheduling
    Amp
    Not available
    Cline
    Available
  • Headless and Chat Access
    Amp
    Not available
    Cline
    Available
  • SDK
    Amp
    Not available
    Cline
    Available

Pricing

Plans as listed by each vendor. Check their sites for current prices.

  • Pricing model
    Amp
    Freemium
    Cline
    Freemium
  • Free plan
    Amp
    Yes
    Cline
    Yes
  • Starting price
    Amp
    $0
    Cline
    $0
  • Plans
    Amp
    4 plans
    Cline
    3 plans

Amp plans

  • Hobby

    $0

    Free tier with all product features

    • Pay-as-you-go orbs
    • free own runners
    • bring your own keys
    • public and private repositories

  • Individual (Megawatt)

    $20/month

    Paid individual tier with included orb time

    • 45,000 minutes of orb time
    • bring your own keys
    • no Amp token fees or limits
    • custom domains for portals
    • sticker pack

  • Teams

    $0/user/mo

    No extra charge; members hold Hobby, Megawatt or Gigawatt tiers

    • Thread sharing
    • multiplayer
    • permissions
    • shared portals
    • plugins and skills
    • user analytics
    • pooled credits
    • SAML/OIDC SSO

  • Enterprise

    Custom/custom

    Pooled credits for large organizations

    • SCIM sync
    • spend limits
    • audit logs
    • MCP access controls
    • IP allowlisting
    • regional endpoints
    • priority support

Cline plans

  • Open Source

    Most popular

    $0

    Free for individual developers; pay only for model inference

    • VS Code extension
    • CLI
    • MCP Marketplace
    • multi-root workspaces
    • bring your own key
    • community support

  • ClinePass

    $9.99/month

    Optional flat subscription for open coding models via the Cline provider

    • Curated open coding models
    • 2-5x usage versus standard API rates
    • 5-hour
    • weekly and monthly limits

  • Enterprise

    Custom/custom

    Organizations needing security and administration controls

    • JetBrains extension
    • SSO
    • SLA
    • dedicated support
    • centralized billing
    • role-based access control
    • authentication logs

Our ratings

Scored out of 10 by the Finder Atlas editorial team. Last reviewed October 2026.

Amp
7.9overall
Cline
8.2overall

Amp leads in 0 categories and Cline in 3, with 2 tied.

  • Ease of Use

    Cline leads by 0.3
    Amp
    7.5
    Cline
    7.8

  • Feature Depth

    Cline leads by 0.3
    Amp
    8.5
    Cline
    8.8

  • Value for Money

    Cline leads by 1.1
    Amp
    7.5
    Cline
    8.6

  • Performance & Speed

    Tied
    Amp
    8.0
    Cline
    8.0

  • Documentation & Support

    Tied
    Amp
    8.0
    Cline
    8.0

Scores weigh documented features, plan value, platform coverage, integrations and user feedback. A missing score means we have not rated that area yet.

Pros and cons

Amp

Pros

  • Per-thread cloud orbs let agents keep running unattended without worktree or port conflicts.
  • Free Hobby tier includes all product features, with bring-your-own-key and own-runner options.
  • Works across web, Mac, terminal and CI runners, with event triggers from Linear, GitHub and schedules.
  • Multiplayer orbs let teammates share an agent, terminal and running app.
  • Teams plan adds SSO, pooled credits and shared model routing at no extra seat charge.

Cons

  • The Mac app requires macOS 26 or later and the Mac and iOS apps are labelled beta.
  • No App Store iOS release yet; mobile access is through TestFlight.
  • Orb rates, overage behaviour and Gigawatt pricing are not published on the pricing page.
  • Pay-as-you-go orbs on the free tier make costs less predictable than a flat subscription.

Cline

Pros

  • Open source under Apache 2.0, with a large public community of 250+ contributors.
  • No subscription needed: pay only for inference, or bring your own API key.
  • Works with many model providers, including local models through Ollama and LM Studio.
  • Approval at every step, plus checkpoints and undo, keeps changes reviewable.
  • Available in VS Code, a desktop app, CLI, SDK and CI, so it fits several workflows.

Cons

  • Costs depend on token usage and are not capped on the free plan, so heavy agentic sessions can be hard to predict.
  • JetBrains support is listed as early access and as an Enterprise feature.
  • Documentation does not state specific ClinePass token or request allowances.

Platforms

  • Web
    Amp
    Supported
    Cline
    Not supported
  • Windows
    Amp
    Supported
    Cline
    Supported
  • macOS
    Amp
    Supported
    Cline
    Supported
  • iOS
    Amp
    Not supported
    Cline
    Not supported
  • Android
    Amp
    Not supported
    Cline
    Not supported
  • API
    Amp
    Supported
    Cline
    Supported
  • Browser Extension
    Amp
    Not supported
    Cline
    Not supported
  • Linux
    Amp
    Supported
    Cline
    Supported
  • CLI
    Amp
    Supported
    Cline
    Supported
  • VS Code Extension
    Amp
    Not supported
    Cline
    Supported
  • JetBrains Plugin
    Amp
    Not supported
    Cline
    Supported

Integrations

Amp

11 integrations
  • Linear
  • GitHub
  • Slack
  • MCP
  • VS Code
  • Cursor
  • Windsurf
  • Zed
  • Neovim
  • ChatGPT subscription
  • Claude subscription

Cline

17 integrations
  • VS Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cursor
  • Windsurf
  • Slack
  • Discord
  • Telegram
  • Linear
  • GitHub Actions
  • GitLab
  • Ollama
  • LM Studio
  • OpenRouter
  • AWS Bedrock
  • Anthropic
  • OpenAI
  • Google Gemini

Company

  • Company
    Amp
    Amp Frontier Corporation
    Cline
    Cline Bot Inc.
  • Founded
    Amp
    2025
    Cline
    2024
  • Headquarters
    Amp
    San Francisco, CA
    Cline
    Not listed
  • Listing
    Amp
    Claimed
    Cline
    Claimed

Frequently asked questions

Is Amp better than Cline?

It depends on your workflow. Amp is built for Long-running agent tasks that continue unattended, parallel agent threads without managing worktrees, teams sharing an agent session. Cline is built for developers who want an open-source agent with a choice of model providers, human approval at each step, and extensibility through MCP servers.

What are the key feature differences between Amp and Cline?

Amp: Coding agent that runs in cloud orbs and keeps working after you close your laptop. Cline: Open-source autonomous coding agent for your editor, terminal, and CI pipelines.

Does Amp or Cline have a free plan?

Yes, both do. Amp is freemium and Cline is freemium, and each has a free plan or trial.

Which is cheaper, Amp or Cline?

Both can be used for free. Paid plans differ in limits and features, so compare the tiers in the pricing table above.