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Aider vs Cline

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AiderCline
LanguagePythonTypeScript
LicenceApache-2.0Apache-2.0
Stars49k70k
Latestv0.86.0desktop-v0.0.43
Last push2026-05-222026-10-06
Release cadenceabout 26 days between releasesabout 1 day between releases
Active contributors0 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days27+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace Claude Code. Alternatives to Claude Code →

    PartialAiderPair programming in the terminal that commits each edit to git, and runs commands only when asked.

    PartialClineThe agent lives in VS Code rather than the terminal, and works with any model provider.

  • Both replace GitHub Copilot. Alternatives to GitHub Copilot →

    PartialAiderAn agent that works on the whole repository, without completions as you type.

    PartialClineAgent and chat in the editor, without inline completions.