Cline is an autonomous AI coding agent that runs in VS Code. It can create files, run commands, and browse the web. Models need strong function calling and reasoning.
Scored by: coding benchmarks (50%), capability match (25%), price (15%), context (10%).
Based on our analysis of coding benchmarks, capability matching, and pricing, Grok 4.20 Beta currently ranks #1 for Cline. Rankings are updated hourly using real benchmark data.
We score models using a weighted formula: coding benchmarks like SWE-bench and HumanEval (50%), capability match for Cline's requirements (25%), pricing affordability (15%), and context window size (10%). Only models with the capabilities Cline needs are included.
We currently track 303 AI models compatible with Cline. This includes models from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, DeepSeek, and other providers accessible via API.
Many open-source models are compatible with Cline through API providers like OpenRouter, Together AI, and Groq. Check our rankings to see which open-source models perform best.
Rankings refresh hourly. We monitor benchmark scores, pricing changes, and new model releases to keep recommendations current.