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Cline pricing varies by team size and features, ranging from $0 to $20 per month in 2026. Your actual cost depends on the tier you choose, contract length, and negotiated discounts.

Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.

  • Free tier: No free tier available
  • Billing: Monthly and annual (save 15-20%)
  • Hidden costs: Add ~35% for implementation, support, and training
Last verified: February 2026 | Sources: 1 pricing pages and reviews
+40-60% above list price

Hidden Costs Breakdown

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API costs for AI models (Claude, OpenAI, Google, etc.) - can range from $5-50+/month for individual developers depending on usage

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Claude Sonnet 4.5 costs $3 per million input tokens and $15 per million output tokens

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Long context premium (inputs over 200K tokens): $6 input / $22.50 output per million tokens

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Heavy users report API costs of $20-100+ monthly for extensive coding sessions

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Some users report burning through $20 in a single evening of intensive use

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Professional developers with long daily sessions may incur $50+/day in API costs

Example: True Cost for 25 Users

License (25 × $20 × 12) $6,000/yr
Implementation (one-time) +$15,000–$50,000
Premium Support (20%) +$1,200/yr
Training (25 × $500) +$12,500
Admin (part-time) +$15,000–$25,000/yr
Year 1 Total $34,000–$69,600
That's 1.8–2.5× the advertised license price.

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What hidden costs should I budget for with Cline?

Beyond the license fee, budget for implementation ($5K-$100K+), training ($500-$2K per user), premium support (15-20% of license), and admin costs. Most companies see 40-60% higher total cost than the listed price.

02 Does Cline charge for implementation?

Cline doesn't include implementation in the license cost. Implementation is typically done by partners and costs range from $5,000 for basic setup to $100,000+ for enterprise deployments with customization.

03 How much does Cline support cost?

Basic support is included, but premium support (faster response times, 24/7 availability) typically adds 15-20% to your annual contract. This can be thousands of dollars per year for larger deployments.

04 Are there storage costs with Cline?

Most Cline plans include limited storage. Once you exceed the included amount, you'll pay overage fees which can range from $50-$500+ per month depending on data volume.

05 What add-ons cost extra with Cline?

Many features marketed as part of Cline are actually add-ons: advanced reporting, API access, integrations, and specialized modules. Each can add $10-$100+ per user per month.

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