# Cline (usage-billing)

> Use Cline (usage-billing) for pay-as-you-go model access with built-in authentication and Cline credits.

- 网址：https://funcoding.ai/agents/cline/getting-started/cline-provider/
- 来源：Cline 官方文档原文（英文），Apache-2.0 许可，同步于 2026-10-11
- 官方原文：https://docs.cline.bot/getting-started/cline-provider

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Cline (usage-billing) is the simplest way to get started with pay-as-you-go model access in Cline.

Instead of managing separate API keys across multiple vendors, you sign in once, add **Cline credits**, and select from available models directly in Cline.

If you want a flat monthly subscription that offers 2-5x the usage on selected open coding models compared to standard API rate, use [ClinePass](https://funcoding.ai/agents/cline/getting-started/clinepass/) instead. ClinePass is a separate provider in Cline.

## Why use Cline (usage-billing)

- **Fastest setup**: no manual API key copy/paste; access to 100+ models supported by Cline
- **One account**: sign in once with Google, GitHub, or email
- **Pay as you go**: add Cline credits and use one balance across supported models
- **Free options**: look for models tagged **FREE** in the selector

## How it works

Cline (usage-billing) is the pay-as-you-go provider in Cline. Add Cline credits, then select **Cline** wherever you configure your provider.

- **IDE Extension**: Go to IDE extension settings, set **API Provider** to **Cline**, and sign in.
- **CLI**: Go to `/settings` and select **Cline** as your provider.

## Credits and usage

- Add **Cline credits** from your [Cline dashboard](https://app.cline.bot/dashboard)
- Credits are used on a pay-as-you-go basis when you select paid models through Cline (usage-billing)
- View usage in Cline Settings → **View Usage**
- Switch organizations in Cline Settings → **Switch Organization**

## Related

- [Authorization](https://funcoding.ai/agents/cline/getting-started/authorizing-with-cline/)
- [ClinePass](https://funcoding.ai/agents/cline/getting-started/clinepass/)
- [Local models](https://funcoding.ai/agents/cline/running-models-locally/overview/)
- [Provider setup guides](https://funcoding.ai/agents/cline/provider-config/openrouter/)