Vibe Coding Battle
Cline vs Trae
The definitive head-to-head comparison for Vibe Coders.
Cline
88Vibe Score
VS
Trae
88Vibe Score
The Winner
Trae is the Vibe Coding Champion
Vibe Score Breakdown
Cline
Flow State
85/100AI Intelligence
90/100Speed
80/100Vibe Factor
95/100
Trae
Flow State
90/100AI Intelligence
85/100Speed
95/100Vibe Factor
80/100Feature Showdown
| Feature | Cline | Trae |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free (Open Source), Teams $30/user/mo (2026) | Free during beta |
| Primary Category | Developer IDEs & Agents | Developer IDEs & Agents |
| Best For | Privacy Advocates | Early Adopters |
| Key Strength | Local-first execution | Built by ByteDance (TikTok parent) |
| AI Model | Integrated | Integrated |