// head_to_head
Cline vs Google Antigravity
Plans, included models and benchmark scores for Cline and Google Antigravity, side by side — and which to pick for what.
All coding toolsPlans checked 2026-10-27
Google Antigravity: Gemini CLI was replaced by Antigravity CLI for unpaid and Google One users on June 18, 2026.
Which to choose
- You want the strongest model for coding work: Cline. Its best included model, Claude Fable 5.1, scores 97.7 on LiveBench coding against 89.7 for Gemini 4 Argon on Google Antigravity.
- You want the strongest model for long-horizon agentic work: Cline. Its best included model, Claude Fable 5.1, scores 77.9 on LiveBench long-horizon agentic against 61.2 for Gemini 4 Argon on Google Antigravity.
- You don’t want a subscription: Cline. Cline has no paid individual plan; you pay only for model usage.
- You want to pay per token with your own API key: Cline. Cline accepts your own API key, so cost tracks usage instead of a plan’s limits.
- You want to switch between labs’ models: Cline. Cline works with any model you have a key for.
Side by side
| Cline | Google Antigravity | |
|---|---|---|
| Made by | Cline (open source) | |
| Where you use it | VS Code extension and CLI | Agent-first IDE and CLI |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | Tokens only | $19.99/mo · Google AI Pro |
| Best coding model | Any model | 89.7Gemini 4 Argon |
| Best agentic model | Any model | 61.2Gemini 4 Argon |
| Own API key | Yes | No |
| Open source | Yes | No |
Cline plans and models
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Open Source | Free | Free extension and CLI; inference at cost or with your own key |
| Enterpriseteam | Customcustom | SSO, RBAC, centralised billing, SLA |
| Model | Coding | Long-horizon agentic | Same work via API |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Fable 5.1 | 97.7 | 77.9 | $6,540/mo |
| Claude Opus 5.5 | 96.3 | 72.8 | $2,672/mo |
| DeepSeek V4.1 Flash 1017 | 96.0 | 40.9 | $171.36/mo |
| GPT-6.1 Sol | 96.0 | 68.7 | $1,336/mo |
| Claude Sonnet 5.5 | 94.7 | 63.4 | $1,336/mo |
Any model you have a key for — you pay the provider directly at cost.
Google Antigravity plans and models
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals | Free | Basic weekly rate limits; unlimited tab completionsModels not named by the vendor |
| Google AI Pro | $19.99/mo$199.99/yr | Expanded rate limits and AI credit pool |
| Google AI Ultra | from $99.99/mo | Higher rate limits (5× and 20× tiers) |
| Businessteam | $30/moper seat · from | Via Google Cloud; pay-as-you-go also availableModels not named by the vendor |
| Model | Coding | Long-horizon agentic | Same work via API |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gemini 4 Argon | 89.7 | 61.2 | $1,336/mo |
Cline vs Google Antigravity FAQ
Is Cline or Google Antigravity cheaper?
Cline has no paid individual plan — you pay only for tokens.
Which is better if you want the strongest model for coding work?
Cline. Its best included model, Claude Fable 5.1, scores 97.7 on LiveBench coding against 89.7 for Gemini 4 Argon on Google Antigravity.
Which is better if you want the strongest model for long-horizon agentic work?
Cline. Its best included model, Claude Fable 5.1, scores 77.9 on LiveBench long-horizon agentic against 61.2 for Gemini 4 Argon on Google Antigravity.
Do Cline and Google Antigravity have free plans?
Cline: yes. Google Antigravity: yes.
Where these numbers come from
- Plans and prices — each vendor's own pricing page, checked 2026-10-27: Cline, Google Antigravity. Usage allowances change often; check before you buy.
- Model scores — LiveBench coding and long-horizon agentic categories for the models each plan includes, live from the same data as the leaderboard. A tool's own agent loop matters too; these scores rate the model, not the tool.
- “Same work via API” — a heavy coding-agent month (40K tokens in, 4K out, 20K requests, 70% cached input) at OpenRouter list price, for comparing a subscription against paying per token.