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ClineCommunity / OSS · ide-extensionvsRoo CodeRoo Code Inc. · ide-extension

The two best-known OSS VS Code agents. Cline is still active with BYOK + optional ClinePass; Roo Code was shut down in May 2026 and the team moved to Roomote.

agentlist.io · spec diff · verified 2026-09-25 — list prices only, not benchmarks

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Spec diff

ClineRoo Code
vendorCommunity / OSSRoo Code Inc.
categoryide-extensionide-extension
interfaceseditor · clieditor
hostinglocallocal
pricingFree (OSS) + model costs; ClinePass $9.99/moShut down May 15, 2026 — successor: Roomote
statusactively maintainedretired
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Pick which

pick Cline if

You want a free BYOK extension with a large community and optional flat-rate model access (ClinePass).

pick Roo Code if

You shouldn't — Roo Code is retired. The maintained successor path is Roomote (cloud-agent) or staying on Cline.

watch out

Roo Code is a deprecated record kept for comparison; don't install it expecting updates.

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Feature notes

  • Cline
  • 01BYOK / BYOM
  • 02Tool use
  • 03Browser actions
  • 04MCP
  • 05Open source
  • 06ClinePass ($9.99/mo)
  • Roo Code
  • 01BYOK
  • 02Open source (archived)
FAQ

Frequently asked

Cline or Roo Code — which should I pick?

The two best-known OSS VS Code agents. Cline is still active with BYOK + optional ClinePass; Roo Code was shut down in May 2026 and the team moved to Roomote. Pick Cline if: You want a free BYOK extension with a large community and optional flat-rate model access (ClinePass). Pick Roo Code if: You shouldn't — Roo Code is retired. The maintained successor path is Roomote (cloud-agent) or staying on Cline.

Is Cline or Roo Code cheaper?

Cline: Free (OSS) + model costs; ClinePass $9.99/mo. Roo Code: Shut down May 15, 2026 — successor: Roomote. List prices as of 2026-09-25; usage pools and seat terms change the real cost.

Does Cline or Roo Code run locally?

Cline hosting: local. Roo Code hosting: local. Interfaces differ too: Cline exposes editor/cli, Roo Code exposes editor.

Are Cline and Roo Code still maintained?

Cline: actively maintained. Roo Code: retired. Statuses are re-verified each catalog refresh (2026-09-25); see the changelog for the full history.

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