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title: "Cline Free Models"
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description: "Limited-time free model promotions for users with a Cline account."
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---
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Cline periodically offers **free model promotions** that let you try select models at no cost, up to a limited usage quota. It's a simple way to explore Cline and experiment with different models before choosing a paid option.
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<Note>
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Free model promotions are offered on a rotating, limited-time basis. The specific free models available may change over time.
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</Note>
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## How it works
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Free models are available to any user with a Cline account.
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After you use your free model quota, you can continue coding with Cline by switching to either:
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- **[ClinePass](/getting-started/clinepass)** — a flat $9.99/month subscription with 2-5x API rate limits on popular open coding models
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- **[Cline (usage-billing)](/getting-started/cline-provider)** — pay-as-you-go access with Cline credits across 100+ models
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Both options let you keep working after your free quota is exhausted.
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## Where to find free models
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You can find free models under **both** Cline providers:
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### Cline (usage-billing)
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In the Cline (usage-billing) provider, look for models tagged **FREE** in the model selector.
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- **IDE Extension**: Go to IDE extension settings, set **API Provider** to **Cline**, and look for free-tagged models.
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<Frame>
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<img src="/assets/free-models/free-models-vscode-cline-provider.png" alt="Free models listed under the Cline provider in VS Code" />
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</Frame>
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- **CLI**: Go to `/settings`, select **Cline** as your provider, and browse available free models.
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<Frame>
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<img src="/assets/free-models/free-models-cli-cline-provider.png" alt="Free models listed under the Cline provider in the Cline CLI" />
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</Frame>
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### ClinePass
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During promotional periods, free models are also available through the ClinePass provider.
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- **IDE Extension**: Go to IDE extension settings, set **API Provider** to **ClinePass**, and sign in.
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<Frame>
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<img src="/assets/free-models/free-models-vscode-clinepass-provider.png" alt="Free models listed under the ClinePass provider in VS Code" />
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</Frame>
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- **CLI**: Go to `/settings`, select **ClinePass** as your provider.
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<Frame>
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<img src="/assets/free-models/free-models-cli-clinepass-provider.png" alt="Free models listed under the ClinePass provider in the Cline CLI" />
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</Frame>
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## Important notes
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### API access
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Free model usage is **not supported through the Cline API**. Free models are only available in the Cline IDE Extension and CLI.
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### Model improvements
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Free model usage may be used to help improve model performance and quality.
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## After your free quota
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When your free quota runs out, you have several options:
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| Option | Best for |
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| [ClinePass](/getting-started/clinepass) ($9.99/mo) | Frequent users who want reliable access to curated open models with higher rate limits |
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| [Cline (usage-billing)](/getting-started/cline-provider) | Flexible, pay-as-you-go access across 100+ models |
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| [Bring your own API key](/provider-config/anthropic) | Users who already have API keys from other providers |
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## Related
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- [ClinePass](/getting-started/clinepass)
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- [Cline (usage-billing)](/getting-started/cline-provider)
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- [Authorization](/getting-started/authorizing-with-cline)
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