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Cline vs Cursor Cloud Agents (formerly Background Agents)

Cline and Cursor Cloud Agents (formerly Background Agents) are both Code Generation tools in our directory. This side-by-side comparison covers pricing, editorial scores, supported platforms, key features and open-source status so you can decide which one fits your needs.

Side-by-side comparison

AttributeClineCursor Cloud Agents (formerly Background Agents)
Product statusStatus not recordedStatus not recorded
VendorCline BotAnysphere
Rating★ 4.7★ 4.6
PricingFreemiumPaid
PlatformsIDE, CLI, DesktopWeb, IDE
Key featuresFile editing and terminal tools, Configurable automatic approvals, BYOK or Cline model accessRemote VM environments, Connected source-control branches, Configurable secrets and outbound network
Headquarters——
Launched——
Open sourceYesNo

Key differences

  • Cline carries the higher editorial score (4.7★ vs 4.6★).
  • Cline is Freemium, while Cursor Cloud Agents (formerly Background Agents) is Paid.
  • Cline is open source (its code is public), while Cursor Cloud Agents (formerly Background Agents) is proprietary.
  • Cline runs on IDE, CLI, Desktop; Cursor Cloud Agents (formerly Background Agents) runs on Web, IDE.

Cline and Cursor Cloud Agents (formerly Background Agents) at a glance

Cline

Cline Bot

An open-source coding agent with editor, terminal and desktop interfaces, configurable tool approvals and a choice of model providers.

Rating
4.7★
Pricing
Freemium

Editorial verdict

Consider Cline when you can review changes and deliberately manage tool permissions, provider terms and spending.

Strengths

  • Published agent-core source and license
  • Multiple model-access paths
  • Documented tool-level permission controls

Key features

  • File editing and terminal tools
  • Configurable automatic approvals
  • BYOK or Cline model access
  • MCP integrations

Best for

  • Preparing reviewed repository changes
  • Operating a coding agent through an approved provider
Read the full Cline review →

Cursor Cloud Agents (formerly Background Agents)

Anysphere

Cursor's remote coding agents work in configured VM environments and hand changes back through connected source control.

Rating
4.6★
Pricing
Paid

Editorial verdict

Consider it for reviewed remote coding after defining repository access, spend limits and retention requirements.

Strengths

  • Remote execution independent of the local laptop
  • Documented environment and source-control setup
  • Network and secret controls are described

Key features

  • Remote VM environments
  • Connected source-control branches
  • Configurable secrets and outbound network
  • Web, desktop and integration entry points

Best for

  • Preparing a bounded change for later review
  • Running approved tasks in a configured remote environment
Read the full Cursor Cloud Agents (formerly Background Agents) review →

Feature overlap

  • The two tools have no listed features in common — see both feature lists above.
  • Cline also lists: File editing and terminal tools, Configurable automatic approvals, BYOK or Cline model access, MCP integrations
  • Cursor Cloud Agents (formerly Background Agents) also lists: Remote VM environments, Connected source-control branches, Configurable secrets and outbound network, Web, desktop and integration entry points

Frequently asked questions

Is Cline or Cursor Cloud Agents (formerly Background Agents) better?

By editorial score, Cline scores higher (4.7★ vs 4.6★). Both are capable Code Generation tools, so review the feature comparison for your use case.

Which is cheaper, Cline or Cursor Cloud Agents (formerly Background Agents)?

Cline is Freemium and Cursor Cloud Agents (formerly Background Agents) is Paid. Check each product page for current plan details.

Are Cline and Cursor Cloud Agents (formerly Background Agents) open source?

Cline is open source, while Cursor Cloud Agents (formerly Background Agents) is proprietary.

What platforms do Cline and Cursor Cloud Agents (formerly Background Agents) support?

Cline supports IDE, CLI, Desktop; Cursor Cloud Agents (formerly Background Agents) supports Web, IDE.

What are the main features of Cline and Cursor Cloud Agents (formerly Background Agents)?

Cline: File editing and terminal tools, Configurable automatic approvals, BYOK or Cline model access, MCP integrations. Cursor Cloud Agents (formerly Background Agents): Remote VM environments, Connected source-control branches, Configurable secrets and outbound network, Web, desktop and integration entry points.

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