Plan/Act model usage patterns in Cline

An analysis of Cline's usage patterns over a week reveals a strong preference for the Claude Sonnet 4 model in both Plan and Act modes, with a notable 42.6% of planning tasks and 46.6% of execution tasks utilizing this model, significantly outpacing other options like Gemini 2.5 Pro. The transition to Sonnet 4.5 is anticipated to further consolidate its dominance. The most popular cross-mode pairing is Claude Opus 4.1 for planning and Claude Sonnet 4 for execution, representing 25.3% of such combinations. Understanding these preferences involves considering the pricing of various models, with Claude models being among the more expensive options compared to Gemini and OpenAI models. The data is based on the last week's usage patterns and model pricing as of October 2025, with further details available in the Model Selection Guide.