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Cline vs Codacy

Cline logo

Cline

Software Development

The Open Coding Agent

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Codacy logo

Codacy

Software Development

Automated code review platform for code quality and security scanning.

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Cline no seat licenses or subscription fees for open source tier creates unclear Enterprise pricing model; Codacy team plan is capped at 30 developers before Business pricing is required.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 29 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Cline and Codacy actually diverge.

Attributes where Cline and Codacy differ
AttributeClineCodacy
Pricing modelusage-basedfreemium
PlatformsWebweb, api

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Software Development).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Cline

Nothing recorded that Codacy does not also cover.

Only in Codacy

  • Automated code review
  • Security scanning
  • IDE plugin
  • Merge gates
  • Coverage reports
  • Jira and Slack integration

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Cline

  • AI-assisted code generation and refactoringnot Codacy
  • VS Code extension for developersnot Codacy
  • Enterprise multi-user team collaborationnot Codacy

Codacy

  • Automating pull request code reviewnot Cline
  • Enforcing shared coding standards across teamsnot Cline
  • Scanning for secrets and vulnerable dependenciesnot Cline
  • Tracking test coverage over timenot Cline
  • Blocking merges that fail quality gatesnot Cline

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Cline

  • no seat licenses or subscription fees for open source tier creates unclear Enterprise pricing model
  • JetBrains IDE support only in Enterprise tier

Codacy

  • Team plan is capped at 30 developers before Business pricing is required.
  • Advanced security features like DAST and container scanning are Business-tier only.
  • Business plan pricing is not published and requires contacting sales.
  • Annual plans require 30 days' notice to modify or cancel before renewal.

Pricing, plan by plan

Cline

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Cline review.

Codacy

Free
  • DeveloperFree
    • IDE plugin with real-time feedback
    • Security and quality scans
    • 38 languages supported
  • Team$18/month
    • Up to 30 developers
    • Up to 100 private repos, unlimited lines of code
    • AI Reviewer
  • Business$undefined/month
    • Unlimited private projects
    • Priority scan queue
    • DAST and container scanning

Which should you pick?

Choose Cline if

  • You want to start without paying.
Cline review

Choose Codacy if

  • You need automated code review.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on web, api.
  • You also want security scanning.
Codacy review

Questions people ask

Is Cline or Codacy better?
Neither clearly leads. Cline starts at Free and Codacy at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Cline or Codacy?
Cline starts at Free and Codacy at Free.
Does Cline or Codacy run on more platforms?
Cline runs on Web. Codacy runs on web, api.
Can I use Cline for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Cline best used for?
Cline is most often used for ai-assisted code generation and refactoring, vs code extension for developers, enterprise multi-user team collaboration. Of those, ai-assisted code generation and refactoring and vs code extension for developers are not what Codacy is typically brought in for.
What can Cline do that Codacy cannot?
Codacy covers Automated code review, Security scanning, IDE plugin, Merge gates.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Cline: Is Cline free?

Yes, Cline open source is free and Apache 2.0 licensed; you pay only for AI model inference when you use it, with no subscriptions or seat licenses.

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Codacy: What does Codacy cost?

The Developer plan is free forever; Team starts at $18/dev/month billed yearly (or $21 monthly); Business is custom-priced for enterprise requirements.

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Cline: Does Cline have team collaboration features?

Team collaboration is available in the Enterprise tier only, which includes SSO/OIDC, role-based access control, team management dashboard, and audit logs.

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Codacy: Is there a free plan, and what are its limits?

Yes, the Developer plan is free forever for individuals, including IDE feedback, scan-as-you-type, and security and quality scans across 38 languages.

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Cline: Can I use my own AI API keys with Cline?

Yes, you can bring your own API keys from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and other providers, giving you full control over inference costs.

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Codacy: Can I try Codacy before paying?

Codacy offers a 14-day free trial with full platform access and no credit card required.

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Cline: What's included in Cline Enterprise?

Cline Enterprise adds JetBrains IDE support, SSO/OIDC authentication, SLA, dedicated support, centralized billing, role-based access control, and audit logging to the open source features.

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Codacy: What does it integrate with?

Codacy integrates with GitHub, Bitbucket, and GitLab for cloud-hosted scans, plus Jira and Slack for team notifications.

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