AI Plugin IndexPolotno vs Cline
Polotno and Cline are both browser automation MCP servers. Cline scores higher (94 vs 80 out of 100). Cline has more GitHub stars (71k), and Cline was updated more recently (yesterday). The table compares them side by side.
| Polotno | Cline | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 80 / 100 | 94 / 100 |
| What it does | Design editor SDK: embed a Canva-like editor, generate designs from templates and data, export PNG, PDF, and video in the browser or on a server. | Autonomous coding agent CLI - capable of creating/editing files, running commands, using the browser, and more |
| Publisher | Verified: npm:polotno | Verified: npm:cline |
| Grades | Licence F, Quality C | Maintenance A, Licence A, Quality A |
| npm downloads a week | 19,837 | 44,260 |
| Runs | Local | Local |
| Works with | Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, Codex, Gemini CLI, VS Code, Windsurf | Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, Codex, Gemini CLI, VS Code, Windsurf |
| GitHub stars | 0 | 70,704 |
| Last commit | 20 Oct 2026 | |
| Licence | None found | Apache-2.0 |
| Listed since | 20 Oct 2026 | 20 Oct 2026 |
| Install Polotno | Install Cline |
Questions
Is Polotno or Cline more popular?
Cline has more GitHub stars: 70,704.
Can I use Polotno and Cline together?
Yes. AI assistants can load several MCP servers at once. Install both and the assistant picks the right one for each task.