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| Feature / criteria | Roo CodeAI Coding Agents |  ClineAI Coding Agents |
|---|---|---|
| JAVIS Score | — | 87 / 100 |
| Price | Free | $9.99/mo |
| Pricing model | Discontinued | Open source |
| Free tier | — | ✓ Yes |
| Open source | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
| Our verdict | Roo Code didn't fail. Its team just stopped believing in the thing that made it good. | Cline didn't sell out. It grew up, and now has a subscription tier to prove it. |
| Last checked | Oct 5, 2026 | Oct 5, 2026 |
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