Cline vs Together AI

Compare Cline and Together AI: free credits, features, and ratings. Which one is right for you?

Feature
Cline
Together AI
Category
Coding Assistant
API Platform
Rating
⭐ 4.5
⭐ 3
Free Credits
999999 unlimited
null limited free tier
Refresh Period
none
daily
Resolution
N/A
Watermark
No
No
Commercial Use
Yes
No
Paid From
Free (BYOK)
Pay-as-you-go

Cline

Open-source AI coding assistant for VS Code, JetBrains, and CLI. Supports 200+ models including Claude, GPT, Gemini. Launched ClinePass in June 2026 with curated models like GLM 5.1 - no API key needed. Free to use with your own API key. 63K+ GitHub stars.

Pros

  • βœ“Fully open source, Apache 2.0 license
  • βœ“Model-agnostic, use any provider
  • βœ“Active community, fast updates
  • βœ“Multi-platform: terminal, IDE, web
  • βœ“Auto error detection and fixing

Cons

  • βœ—Requires your own API key
  • βœ—Complex tasks burn tokens fast
  • βœ—Many config options, learning curve for beginners

Key Features

VS Code ExtensionJetBrains PluginCLI Terminal ModeKanban Multi-Agent BoardPlan/Act Dual Mode200+ AI Model SupportMCP Server ExtensionsAuto Linter Error FixClinePass Model Service (GLM 5.1 etc.)
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Together AI

Open-source model inference platform offering free inference for Meta-Llama and other popular open-source models. User-friendly interface, great for rapid prototyping.

Pros

  • βœ“Rich open-source model selection
  • βœ“Free credits on registration
  • βœ“OpenAI-compatible API

Cons

  • βœ—Unclear free tier limits
  • βœ—Requires VPN from China
  • βœ—Auto-charge when free credits exhausted

Key Features

Open-Source Model InferenceLlama Series SupportOpenAI-Compatible API
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