Cline vs Codex CLI
Side-by-side comparison with live GitHub signals. Last updated May 26, 2026.
| Metric | Cline | Codex CLI |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub Stars | 62.3K | 85.8K |
| Contributors | 290 | 454 |
| Last Commit | May 25, 2026 | May 26, 2026 |
| Open Issues | 950 | 5149 |
| License | open-source | open-source |
| Pricing | open-source | open-source |
| Free Tier | Yes | Yes |
| Category | agents | agents |
| Trending | No | No |
Shared Tags
coding-agentopen-source
Only in Cline
vscodeautonomousidehuman-in-the-loop
Only in Codex CLI
cliopenaiterminalsandbox
About Cline
Cline is an autonomous coding agent that lives in your VS Code editor. It can create and edit files, execute terminal commands, use the browser, and orchestrate multi-step coding tasks with human-in-the-loop approval. Supports Claude, GPT, Gemini, and local models via Ollama. Known for its step-by-step transparency and ability to handle complex full-stack development tasks.
View full listingAbout Codex CLI
Codex is OpenAI's official lightweight coding agent that runs in your terminal. It can write code, fix bugs, execute shell commands, and work across your entire codebase. Uses sandboxed execution for safety and supports multi-turn conversations with full project context.
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