Cline vs OpenCode in 2026

Q: Is AgentHydra free to use?

AgentHydra is free, with no account or subscription . It is open source under the MIT License . The claims here give no other price for AgentHydra. It installs on Windows with a one-line PowerShell script, or you can download a build or run from source with Bun .

Q: What operating system does AgentHydra need?

The AgentHydra tray app needs Windows . macOS and Linux builds exist but have not been verified . The facts here say nothing about which operating systems Cline or OpenCode support, so check their own pages for that detail.

Cline and OpenCode compared on what each does for a developer, what each costs, and what to check before you pick one for AI coding sessions.

By SupaKeeper · 2026-10-16

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Cline and OpenCode compared on what each does for a developer, what each costs and what to check before you pick one. AgentHydra shows Claude Code, Codex and OpenCode sessions on your machine in one searchable list, updated live while they run ^[1].

Option	What its sources say it does	Cost	Account or install
Cline	The rival facts given for this page do not include verified detail on what Cline says it does	not published	not published in the facts
OpenCode	The rival facts given for this page do not include verified detail on what OpenCode says it does	not published	not published in the facts
AgentHydra	Shows Claude Code, Codex and OpenCode sessions in one live list ^[1]; lets you reply to Claude sessions or message several at once ^[1]; moves a Claude chat to another account ^[1]; splits tasks across Claude Code CLI sessions ^[1]; shows cost by day, model, project and account ^[1]; pairs failed commands with their fixes ^[1]; lists accounts with plan and quota ^[1]	free, no account or subscription ^[1]	Installs on Windows with a one-line PowerShell script, or download from GitHub Releases, or run from source with Bun ^[1]; tray app needs Windows, macOS and Linux builds exist but have not been verified ^[1]

The short answer

People open this page to compare Cline and OpenCode for their coding sessions. The facts given here describe Cline and OpenCode only in general terms, so the detail on each is thin. 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 ^[1]. Check each tool's own pages for what its source does not say here, since the rival facts given for this page are limited.

What Cline and OpenCode are built for

The rival facts given for this page do not include verified detail on what Cline or OpenCode says it does on its own pages. Without those facts, nothing specific is stated here about either tool's described features, supported models, or workflow. The facts here do not say which AI models either tool supports, whether either runs inside a code editor or from a terminal, or what either tool says about planning, creating or changing code files. Check Cline's own pages and OpenCode's own pages for what each tool says it does, since the rival facts provided for this page are silent on these points.

What AgentHydra is built for

AgentHydra is made by the team that publishes this site. It shows Claude Code, Codex and OpenCode sessions on your machine in one searchable list, updated live while they run ^[1]. It lets you type a reply into a Claude session's own desktop chat, or send one message to several sessions ^[1]. It moves a Claude chat, history included, to another of your accounts ^[1]. It 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 ^[1]. It shows cost at API list prices by day, model, project and account ^[1]. It pairs each failed shell command with the command that fixed it, and can copy those pairs out as a rules file for your agents ^[1]. It 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 ^[1]. It exposes its features as tools an agent can call, including checks so an agent knows which account it is on and how much quota is left ^[1]. It 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 ^[1].

Pricing and fees

AgentHydra is free, with no account or subscription ^[1]. It is open source under the MIT License ^[1]. Neither source describes any account, trial or discount for Cline or OpenCode, so none is stated here. If you need the cost of Cline or OpenCode for your own use, check their own pages, since the facts here do not state one. The only price given in the claims for AgentHydra is free ^[1].

Setting it up and daily use

The rival facts given for this page do not include verified detail on installing, setting up or using Cline or OpenCode day to day. Without those facts, nothing specific is stated here about how either tool is installed or configured. Check Cline's own pages and OpenCode's own pages for setup steps and daily use notes, since the rival facts provided for this page are silent on these points. AgentHydra installs on Windows with a one-line PowerShell script, or you can download a build from GitHub Releases or run it from source with Bun ^[1]. The tray app needs Windows; macOS and Linux builds exist but have not been verified ^[1]. In daily use it shows sessions live in one list ^[1], and you can print the same cost numbers as JSON from the command line ^[1].

Things to check before you choose

Ask where you want the AI to work, since the facts here do not say whether Cline or OpenCode runs inside a code editor or from a terminal. Ask whether open source matters to you. AgentHydra is open source under the MIT License ^[1], but the facts here say nothing about Cline's licence, so check its own pages. Ask what you need to see across sessions. AgentHydra shows Claude Code, Codex and OpenCode sessions in one list ^[1], but the facts here say nothing about Cline or OpenCode showing sessions from other tools. Ask about cost. AgentHydra is free ^[1], and the facts here give no price for Cline or OpenCode. Ask about your operating system. AgentHydra's tray app needs Windows, and macOS and Linux builds exist but have not been verified ^[1]. The facts here say nothing about which operating systems Cline or OpenCode support, so check their pages.

How to choose

The rival facts given for this page are limited, so the choice between Cline and OpenCode rests on what their own pages say rather than on verified facts here. Check each tool's own pages for what it does, what it costs and how it is set up. If your need is to see and manage Claude Code, Codex and OpenCode sessions in one live list, AgentHydra does that ^[1]. If you run many sessions across accounts and need to move a chat to another account when one nears its limit, AgentHydra does that ^[1] ^[1]. If you need to track cost by day, model, project and account, AgentHydra shows that ^[1]. If you need a free tool with no account or subscription, AgentHydra is free ^[1]. The facts here give no price for Cline or OpenCode, so check their own pages for cost.

Frequently asked questions

Is AgentHydra free to use?

AgentHydra is free, with no account or subscription ^[1]. It is open source under the MIT License ^[1]. The claims here give no other price for AgentHydra. It installs on Windows with a one-line PowerShell script, or you can download a build or run from source with Bun ^[1].

Does Cline cost anything?

No cost for Cline is set out in the facts here. The rival facts provided for this page do not include verified detail on Cline's features or cost. The facts say nothing about a fee, account or discount. Check its own pages if you need the cost.

Does OpenCode cost anything?

No cost for OpenCode is set out in the facts here. The rival facts provided for this page do not include verified detail on OpenCode's features or cost. The facts say nothing about a fee, account or discount. Check its own pages if you need the cost.

Can AgentHydra show sessions from OpenCode and Cline?

AgentHydra shows Claude Code, Codex and OpenCode sessions on your machine in one searchable list, updated live while they run ^[1]. The claims here do not mention Cline sessions, so check whether Cline appears in the list on the tool's own pages.

What operating system does AgentHydra need?

The AgentHydra tray app needs Windows ^[1]. macOS and Linux builds exist but have not been verified ^[1]. The facts here say nothing about which operating systems Cline or OpenCode support, so check their own pages for that detail.

Free, with no account or subscription. ^[1]

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Sources

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