Local-first coding agent that plans and executes actions. Integrates with VS Code and CLI, offering file and terminal control with snapshot checkpoints.

Cline

Runs locally for maximum privacy and control

Local First

Generates execution plans before taking action

Plan & Act

Save and restore checkpoints during development

Snapshots

Cline - Local-First Coding Agent

The spiritual successor to Atom, built in Rust for extreme performance. Features built-in AI collaboration and supports multiple LLMs (Claude, OpenAI, etc.).

Rust Performance

Real-time multiplayer editing out of the box

Feature	Cline	Zed
Pricing	Free (Open Source), Teams $30/user/mo (2026)	Free (Open Source core)
Primary Category	Developer IDEs & Agents	Developer IDEs & Agents
Best For	Privacy Advocates	Rust Developers
Key Strength	Local-first execution	Built in Rust for speed
AI Model	Integrated	Integrated

Cline vs Zed

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