# Cline vs Devin

> Cline: Open-source autonomous coding agent for your editor, terminal, and CI pipelines
> Devin: Autonomous cloud software engineer that takes tickets through to tested pull requests

- Cline profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/cline
- Devin profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/devin
- Comparison page: https://finderatlas.com/compare/cline-vs-devin
- Last reviewed: October 2026

## Verdict

Cline and Devin are both Coding AI tools. Both have a free plan or trial. Only Cline is available on Windows, macOS and Linux. Only Devin is available on Web and Slack App.

### 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.

### Choose Devin if

- You want a tool built for Well-scoped tickets and bug fixes.
- Tests its work in its own virtual machine and browser and records the session.
- Runs many sessions in parallel.

## Pricing

| | Cline | Devin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Freemium |
| Free plan or trial | Yes | Yes |
| Starting price | $0 | $0 |

## Features

| Feature | Cline | Devin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plan and Act Modes | Yes | Not listed |
| Multi-File Editing with Checkpoints | Yes | Not listed |
| Terminal and Browser Use | Yes | Not listed |
| Bring Your Own Model | Yes | Not listed |
| MCP Servers and Marketplace | Yes | Not listed |
| Rules Files | Yes | Not listed |
| Multi-Agent Teams and Scheduling | Yes | Not listed |
| Headless and Chat Access | Yes | Not listed |
| SDK | Yes | Not listed |
| Cloud agent sessions | Not listed | Yes |
| Parallel sessions | Not listed | Yes |
| Devin Review | Not listed | Yes |
| Wiki | Not listed | Yes |
| Automations | Not listed | Yes |
| Team integrations | Not listed | Yes |
| Git providers | Not listed | Yes |
| Devin CLI | Not listed | Yes |
| Devin API | Not listed | Yes |
| Model choice | Not listed | Yes |

## Platforms

| Platform | Cline | Devin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | No | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | No |
| macOS | Yes | No |
| iOS | No | No |
| Android | No | No |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Browser Extension | No | No |
| Linux | Yes | No |
| VS Code Extension | Yes | No |
| JetBrains Plugin | Yes | No |
| CLI | Yes | Yes |
| Slack App | No | Yes |

## Cline strengths

- 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.

## Cline limitations

- 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.

## Devin strengths

- Tests its work in its own virtual machine and browser and records the session
- Runs many sessions in parallel
- Connects to Slack, Teams, Linear, Jira and three major git hosts
- Includes PR review, repository Wiki and Automations
- Pro starts at $20 per month, much lower than the retired $500 Team plan
- Enterprise options include SSO and a VPC deployment

## Devin limitations

- Quota amounts for Pro and Max are not published
- Extra usage is billed at API pricing, so heavy use is hard to predict
- Max costs $200 per month, and Teams adds $40 per month per full dev seat
- No publicly released mobile app
- Cloud sessions need repository access, which some teams will not allow

## FAQ

**Is Cline better than Devin?**

It depends on your workflow. 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. Devin is built for Well-scoped tickets and bug fixes.

**What are the key feature differences between Cline and Devin?**

Cline: Open-source autonomous coding agent for your editor, terminal, and CI pipelines. Devin: Autonomous cloud software engineer that takes tickets through to tested pull requests.

**Does Cline or Devin have a free plan?**

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

**Which is cheaper, Cline or Devin?**

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