Cursor vs Cline
2026 latest pricing, features & free plan comparison
Feature
CU
Cursor
Anysphere
🏆 Highest Rated
Next-generation AI-powered code editor. VS Code compatible with Composer for multi-file AI editing.
| Specification | Cursor | Cline |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free / $20/mo (Pro) / $40/mo (Business) | Free (API costs separate) |
| Free Plan | ||
| API Support | ||
| Web Search | ||
| File Upload | ||
| Image Generation | ||
| Voice Support | ||
| Coding Support | ||
| Mobile App | ||
| Context Window | Varies by model | Varies by model |
| Recommended For | Professional developers, full-stack development | Advanced developers, AI agent tasks |
| Company | Anysphere | Cline |
| Release Date | 2023-03-01 | 2024-07-01 |
| Rating | 4.9 | 4.5 |
CUCursor Key Features
- AI Tab autocomplete
- Composer multi-file editing
- Chat feature
- VS Code extension compatible
- Codebase indexing
- Terminal AI
- Git integration
- Multiple AI models
CLCline Key Features
- Fully open source
- File creation & editing agent
- Autonomous terminal execution
- Browser control
- Multiple API providers
- User approval system
- VS Code extension
- MCP server support
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