# Cline Free Models

> Limited-time free model promotions for users with a Cline account.

- 网址：https://funcoding.ai/agents/cline/getting-started/free-models/
- 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/free-models

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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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Free model promotions are offered on a rotating, limited-time basis. The specific free models available may change over time.

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## How it works

Free models are available to any user with a Cline account.

After you use your free model quota, you can continue coding with Cline by switching to either:

- **[ClinePass](https://funcoding.ai/agents/cline/getting-started/clinepass/)** — a flat $9.99/month subscription with 2-5x API rate limits on popular open coding models
- **[Cline (usage-billing)](https://funcoding.ai/agents/cline/getting-started/cline-provider/)** — pay-as-you-go access with Cline credits across 100+ models

Both options let you keep working after your free quota is exhausted.

## Where to find free models

You can find free models under **both** Cline providers:

### Cline (usage-billing)

In the Cline (usage-billing) provider, look for models tagged **FREE** in the model selector.

- **IDE Extension**: Go to IDE extension settings, set **API Provider** to **Cline**, and look for free-tagged models.

<img src="/official-assets/cline/docs/assets/free-models/free-models-vscode-cline-provider.webp" alt="Free models listed under the Cline provider in VS Code" />

- **CLI**: Go to `/settings`, select **Cline** as your provider, and browse available free models.

<img src="/official-assets/cline/docs/assets/free-models/free-models-cli-cline-provider.webp" alt="Free models listed under the Cline provider in the Cline CLI" />

### ClinePass

During promotional periods, free models are also available through the ClinePass provider.

- **IDE Extension**: Go to IDE extension settings, set **API Provider** to **ClinePass**, and sign in.

<img src="/official-assets/cline/docs/assets/free-models/free-models-vscode-clinepass-provider.webp" alt="Free models listed under the ClinePass provider in VS Code" />

- **CLI**: Go to `/settings`, select **ClinePass** as your provider.

<img src="/official-assets/cline/docs/assets/free-models/free-models-cli-clinepass-provider.webp" alt="Free models listed under the ClinePass provider in the Cline CLI" />

## Important notes

### API access

Free model usage is **not supported through the Cline API**. Free models are only available in the Cline IDE Extension and CLI.

### Model improvements

Free model usage may be used to help improve model performance and quality.

## After your free quota

When your free quota runs out, you have several options:

| Option | Best for |
|--------|----------|
| [ClinePass](https://funcoding.ai/agents/cline/getting-started/clinepass/) ($9.99/mo) | Frequent users who want reliable access to curated open models with higher rate limits |
| [Cline (usage-billing)](https://funcoding.ai/agents/cline/getting-started/cline-provider/) | Flexible, pay-as-you-go access across 100+ models |
| [Bring your own API key](https://funcoding.ai/agents/cline/provider-config/anthropic/) | Users who already have API keys from other providers |

## Related

- [ClinePass](https://funcoding.ai/agents/cline/getting-started/clinepass/)
- [Cline (usage-billing)](https://funcoding.ai/agents/cline/getting-started/cline-provider/)
- [Authorization](https://funcoding.ai/agents/cline/getting-started/authorizing-with-cline/)