Best Cline alternatives in 2026
Cline is listed under Coding AI (free plan, paid from $9.99/month). The closest alternatives on Finder Atlas in 2026 are Google Antigravity, Amp and Cursor, with 5 more below.
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Quick picks
- Closest overall
- Google Antigravity
Freemium · Free plan, paid from $19.99/month
Cline alternatives, compared
Google Antigravity
FreemiumCoding AI
Google's agent-first platform for building software with parallel AI coding agents
- Free Individual plan with unlimited Tab completions and Command requests.
- Offers Gemini, Claude and GPT-OSS models in one tool.
Free plan, paid from $19.99/month · macOS, Windows, Linux · API
Amp
FreemiumCoding AI
Coding agent that runs in cloud orbs and keeps working after you close your laptop
- 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.
Free plan, paid from $20/month · Web, macOS, Linux · API
Coding AI
AI coding agent and VS Code-based editor for multi-file edits and cloud agents
- Familiar VS Code-based editor with extension and keybinding support
- Local and cloud agents that can run in parallel on multi-file tasks
Free plan, paid from $8/month · macOS, Windows, Linux · API · Mobile app
Factory
PaidCoding AI
Agent-native software development platform where Droids handle full engineering tasks end to end
- Covers the full delivery loop: implementation, review, testing, incident response and documentation.
- Model independence, with a router and bring-your-own-key support for custom models.
From $20/month · Web, macOS, Windows · API
Devin
FreemiumCoding AI
Autonomous cloud software engineer that takes tickets through to tested pull requests
- Tests its work in its own virtual machine and browser and records the session
- Runs many sessions in parallel
Free plan, paid from $20/month · Web, CLI, API · API
OpenAI Codex
FreemiumCoding AI
OpenAI's coding agent that writes, reviews and runs code from terminal, IDE, desktop or cloud
- Included with ChatGPT plans, with a free tier and an $8 Go tier
- Open-source CLI under the Apache-2.0 license
Free plan, paid from $8/month · Web, macOS, Windows · API
Coding AI
Agent-first IDE for running local and cloud coding agents in one place
- Free plan with unlimited Tab completions and inline edits
- Full IDE that stays compatible with VS Code and Windsurf extensions
Free plan, paid from $20/month · macOS, Windows, Linux
Jules
FreemiumCoding AI
Google's coding agent that fixes bugs and opens pull requests, closing 31 December 2026
- Works asynchronously, so several tasks can run in the background (3 concurrent on the base plan, up to 60 on Ultra).
- Plan and diff review steps keep the developer in control before a pull request is opened.
Free plan, paid from $19.99/month · Web, CLI, API · API
Frequently asked questions
What is the closest alternative to Cline?
Google Antigravity. Google's agent-first platform for building software with parallel AI coding agents. It is freemium (free plan, paid from $19.99/month).
Is there a free alternative to Cline?
Yes. Google Antigravity is freemium (free plan, paid from $19.99/month). Google's agent-first platform for building software with parallel AI coding agents
Which Cline alternatives have an API?
Google Antigravity, Amp, Cursor, Factory, Devin, OpenAI Codex and Jules offer an API.
How are these alternatives chosen?
They share the tool's category and overlap in audiences, tags, pricing model, platforms and API availability. Some are picked by Finder Atlas editors, who add a one-line reason. Ratings come only from reviews on Finder Atlas.
Looking at Cline itself? See its pricing, features and reviews, or browse all Coding AI tools.