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AiderDesk vs Cline: catalog facts
AiderDesk	Cline
Free Free and open source under the Apache-2.0 licence.	Free Free and open source; you pay your chosen model provider for usage.
macOS	Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
Shows context and proposed changes before they land Approval steps for tools and destructive actions	Plan and Act modes for reviewing work before changes Works with many model providers
Relies on AI models you must configure separately Aimed at experienced developers rather than beginners	Desktop app is early (version 0.0.34) and only on macOS and Windows Model costs depend on the provider you connect
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: Apache-2.0	License: Apache-2.0
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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