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Cline vs gptme

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Cline vs gptme
FactClinegptme
LanguageTypeScriptPython
LicenceApache-2.0MIT
Stars70k4.4k
Latestdesktop-v0.0.43v0.34.0
Last push2026-10-062026-10-06
Release cadenceabout 1 day between releasestoo few releases
Active contributors27+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days17+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone
  • Both replace Claude Code. Alternatives to Claude Code →

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

    PartialgptmeA terminal agent that edits files, runs shell and Python and browses, with any hosted or local model.