Cline vs Cody

Cline (open source (community)) and Cody (Sourcegraph) compared head-to-head: prices from $0 and $9, model-dependent vs. large repo context context, free tiers, models, limits plus strengths and weaknesses. Find out which AI coding agent fits your workflow.

Cline vs Cody — Category side-by-side

Provider	Cline open source (community)	Cody Sourcegraph
From /month	Free	$9
Billing	BYO-key (usage)	subscription
Top models	Claude Sonnet 4, GPT-5, Gemini 2.5 Pro, Qwen3	Claude Sonnet 4, GPT-5, Gemini 2.5 Pro
Context	model-dependent	large repo context
Limits	whatever your API key allows	multi-model with repo-graph context
Free tier	free software (model usage billed separately)	limited free tier
Best for	Devops who want a transparent, hackable agent	Large, multi-repo codebases needing code search + AI
Strengths	Fully open source Works with any API provider Transparent plans	Whole-codebase context via code graph Multi-model Enterprise search
Weaknesses	You manage & pay for model usage Less polish than commercial IDEs	Best value is in big repos Editor experience varies

Recommendation by priority

💰 On a budget? Cline ($0) is cheaper than Cody ($9).

Cline is especially strong when you care about "Devops who want a transparent, hackable agent".

Go to Cline → Go to Cody →

Frequently asked questions: Cline vs Cody

Cline or Cody: which is cheaper?

The entry price depends on each provider and plan tier. This page shows the current indicative values side by side.

Which offers more context — Cline or Cody?

Cline reaches model-dependent, Cody reaches large repo context. More context helps with long files and large repos.

Is there a free tier for Cline or Cody?

Yes — details on free tiers and free quotas are in the side-by-side table above.