--- {"title": "Cline vs opcode (formerly Claudia) in 2026", "description": "Cline and opcode (formerly Claudia) compared on what each does for developers working with Claude Code, what each costs, and what to check before picking one.", "url": "https://supakeeper.com/cline-vs-opcode/", "date": "2026-10-16"} --- Cline and opcode (formerly Claudia) compared on what each does for developers working with Claude Code, what each costs, and what to check before picking one. Cline and opcode (formerly Claudia) are both tools that run alongside Claude Code, and this page compares what each one does for a developer, what each costs, and what to ask before choosing between them. opcode is a GUI app and toolkit for Claude Code [^1]. AgentHydra, made by the team that publishes this site, shows Claude Code, Codex and OpenCode sessions in one searchable list and is free and open source [^2] [^2]. The facts given here do not include Cline facts, so Cline is described only as the rival named in the query. | Option | What its sources say it does | Cost | Account or install | |---|---|---|---| | opcode (formerly Claudia) | A GUI app and toolkit for Claude Code [^1]; lets users create custom agents, manage interactive Claude Code sessions, and run secure background agents [^1]; runs agents in separate processes [^1] | not published | Requires Windows 10/11, macOS 11+, or Linux (Ubuntu 20.04+) [^1]; minimum 4GB RAM, 8GB recommended [^1]; at least 1GB free storage [^1]; release executables will be published soon [^1] | | AgentHydra | Shows Claude Code, Codex and OpenCode sessions in one searchable list, updated live [^2]; lets you reply to Claude sessions or message several at once [^2]; moves a Claude chat to another account [^2]; splits tasks across CLI sessions and moves workers near limits [^2]; shows cost by day, model, project and account [^2] | free, no account or subscription [^2] | Tray app needs Windows; macOS and Linux builds exist but are unverified [^2]; install with a PowerShell script, GitHub Releases, or run from source with Bun [^2] | | Cline | The facts given here do not include any Cline facts | not published in the facts | not published in the facts | ## The short answer opcode is a GUI app and toolkit for Claude Code [^1]. Cline is the other tool named in the query, but the facts given here do not include any Cline facts, so nothing further is stated about it on this page. AgentHydra is made by the team that publishes this site, and it shows Claude Code, Codex and OpenCode sessions on your machine in one searchable list, updated live while they run [^2]. opcode is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Anthropic [^1]. AgentHydra is free, with no account or subscription [^2]. Pick by the question you have: opcode is a GUI app and toolkit for Claude Code [^1], and AgentHydra shows Claude Code, Codex and OpenCode sessions in one list [^2]. ## What Cline, opcode (formerly Claudia) is built for opcode is a GUI app and toolkit for Claude Code [^1]. Its page says it lets users create custom agents, manage interactive Claude Code sessions, and run secure background agents. opcode does not collect or track data [^1]. opcode is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Anthropic [^1]. opcode is licensed under the AGPL License [^1]. opcode requires Windows 10/11, macOS 11+, or Linux (Ubuntu 20.04+) [^1]. opcode's release executables will be published soon [^1]. The facts given here do not include any Cline facts, so nothing is stated about what Cline is built for. ## What AgentHydra is built for AgentHydra is made by the team that publishes this site. The product shows Claude Code, Codex and OpenCode sessions on your machine in one searchable list, updated live while they run [^2]. The product lets you type a reply into a Claude session's own desktop chat, or send one message to several sessions [^2]. The product moves a Claude chat, history included, to another of your accounts [^2]. The product splits a task's pieces across Claude Code CLI sessions on your accounts, and moves a worker to another account when one nears its limit [^2]. The product shows cost at API list prices by day, model, project and account [^2]. The product pairs each failed shell command with the command that fixed it, and can copy those pairs out as a rules file for your agents [^2]. The product lists each Claude and Codex account with its plan and 5-hour and weekly quota, and can open, focus, quit, create and delete Claude Desktop instances [^2]. The product exposes its features as MCP tools, including whoami and usage checks so an agent knows which account it is on and how much quota is left [^2]. The product packs a task and its repository into a Markdown file, leaving out common secret files, then copies a prompt and opens ChatGPT for you to send yourself [^2]. The product prints the same cost numbers as JSON from the command line [^2]. ## Pricing and fees AgentHydra is free, with no account or subscription [^2]. The facts given here do not state a dollar price for opcode, so it is not published here [^1]. The facts here give no price for Cline either, since no Cline facts are included. opcode is licensed under the AGPL License [^1], and AgentHydra is open source under the MIT License [^2]. The only price given in the claims for AgentHydra is free [^2]. If you need the cost of opcode or Cline for your own use, check their own pages, since the facts here do not state one for either. ## Setting it up and daily use opcode requires Windows 10/11, macOS 11+, or Linux (Ubuntu 20.04+) [^1]. opcode's release executables will be published soon [^1]. opcode does not collect or track data [^1]. For AgentHydra, the tray app needs Windows; macOS and Linux builds exist but have not been verified [^2]. On Windows, you install it with a one-line PowerShell script, or download a build from GitHub Releases or run from source with Bun [^2]. AgentHydra is free, with no account or subscription to set up [^2]. The facts here say nothing about installing or setting up Cline, so check Cline's own pages for that. ## Things to check before you choose Ask what you need the tool to do with Claude Code. opcode is a GUI app and toolkit for Claude Code [^1], while AgentHydra shows sessions from Claude Code, Codex and OpenCode in one list [^2]. Ask about your operating system. opcode requires Windows 10/11, macOS 11+, or Linux (Ubuntu 20.04+) [^1], and AgentHydra's tray app needs Windows, with macOS and Linux builds not verified [^2]. Ask about data. opcode does not collect or track data [^1]. Ask about cost. AgentHydra is free [^2], and the facts here give no price for opcode or Cline. Ask about licensing. opcode is under the AGPL License [^1], and AgentHydra is under the MIT License [^2]. ## How to choose If you need a GUI app and toolkit for Claude Code, opcode is built for that [^1]. If you need to see Claude Code, Codex and OpenCode sessions in one searchable list, updated live while they run, AgentHydra is built for that [^2]. If you need to move a Claude chat to another account or send one message to several sessions, AgentHydra does that [^2] [^2]. If you need to split a task across Claude Code CLI sessions and move a worker when one nears its limit, AgentHydra does that [^2]. If you need to see cost by day, model, project and account, AgentHydra does that [^2]. The facts here give nothing about Cline, so check Cline's own pages to learn what it does. ## Frequently asked questions ### Is AgentHydra free to use? AgentHydra is free, with no account or subscription [^2]. It is open source under the MIT License [^2]. The facts here give no other price for AgentHydra. It can be installed on Windows with a one-line PowerShell script, or downloaded from GitHub Releases, or run from source with Bun [^2]. ### Does opcode cost anything? The facts given here do not state a dollar price for opcode [^1]. opcode is licensed under the AGPL License [^1]. Its release executables will be published soon [^1]. Check its own pages if you need the cost. ### What does opcode do with Claude Code? opcode is a GUI app and toolkit for Claude Code [^1]. It does not collect or track data [^1] and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Anthropic [^1]. ### Can AgentHydra show sessions from Codex and OpenCode? Yes. AgentHydra shows Claude Code, Codex and OpenCode sessions on your machine in one searchable list, updated live while they run [^2]. It also lists each Claude and Codex account with its plan and 5-hour and weekly quota [^2]. ### What operating systems does opcode support? opcode requires Windows 10/11, macOS 11+, or Linux (Ubuntu 20.04+) [^1]. Its release executables will be published soon [^1]. AgentHydra's tray app needs Windows, and its macOS and Linux builds exist but have not been verified [^2]. Free, with no account or subscription. [^2] - [Visit AgentHydra](/go/start) ## Sources [^1]: opcode (formerly Claudia), github.com/getAsterisk/claudia, read 2026-10-08 (https://github.com/getAsterisk/claudia) [^2]: AgentHydra's own description of itself (the product of this site's publisher) (/go/start)