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claudearn vs Fine

Fine provides AI agents for building software, not ad monetization.

Which to pick

Pick claudearn if you want…

  • Monetizing AI agent wait time

Pick Fine if you want…

  • AI-assisted software development
  • Open-source code (finehq/fine on GitHub)

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What it is
claudearn:claudearn is a free VS Code extension that shows a sponsored line in AI coding agent spinners and pays developers USDC for impressions.
Fine:Build Software with AI Agents.
Best for
claudearn:Monetizing AI agent wait time
Fine:AI-assisted software development
Who it’s for
claudearn:Developers using AI coding assistants who want to monetize idle editor time.
Fine:—
Pricing
claudearn:Free
Fine:Free
Open source
claudearn:—
Fine:Yes
Works with
claudearn:VS Code, Claude Code, Cursor, Codex
Fine:—

claudearn features

  • Sponsored spinner line. Displays a single tasteful ad line in the AI agent's thinking spinner.
  • Revenue share. Developers keep roughly 50% of ad revenue, paid in USDC.
  • Wallet integration. Connect a Base wallet to claim earnings directly on Solana.
  • No code access. The extension never reads or transmits your source code.
  • Live bid market. Advertisers bid per 1,000 impressions in a real-time auction.
  • Simple install. One-command installation, then code as normal.

Fine features

Build Software with AI Agents.

claudearn vs Fine FAQ

Is claudearn or Fine free?+

claudearn is free. Fine is listed as free on DevHunt.

Is claudearn or Fine open source?+

Fine is open source (finehq/fine on GitHub). DevHunt has no public source repository on record for claudearn.

On DevHunt

claudearn

1 upvote · Launching on DevHunt on Oct 27, 2026

Fine

75 upvotes · Launched on DevHunt on Jan 3, 2023

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