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Claude Code ×

Comparator · Coding

Gemini CLIFree tiervs

Claude Code$20/mo (Pro)

Starting pricefree · $20/mo

Free tieryes · no

Plans documented6 · 5

Platforms1 · 2

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Comparison of Gemini CLI, Claude Code
	Gemini CLI Visit website for Gemini CLI (opens in a new tab)	Claude Code Visit website for Claude Code (opens in a new tab)
Category	Coding	Coding
Main use cases	Querying large codebases Editing files from the terminal Running shell commands Web search and fetch Automating workflows via MCP	Building features across multiple files Fixing bugs Automating development tasks Exploring an unfamiliar codebase Running commands and tests from the terminal
Best for	Terminal-centric developers, Users of Google AI, AI Studio or Vertex AI	Developers working in the terminal, Teams using Claude subscriptions or Console
Platforms	Desktop	Web, Desktop
Pricing model	—	—
Pricing	See official pricing US prices not confirmed Official pricing ↗	Claude Free $0 (no Claude Code); Pro $17/mo billed annually ($200 up front) or $20 billed monthly, includes Claude Code; Max from $100/mo (5x or 20x usage of Pro). Team/Enterprise listed separately. Console use billed by API token consumption. Checked Sep 29, 2026. Official pricing ↗
Key features	Install via npm, npx, Homebrew or MacPorts Google Search grounding File operations and shell commands MCP support Extensions Agent Skills and Plan Mode	Terminal CLI with native installer and Homebrew/WinGet options VS Code and JetBrains extensions Desktop app and web access Integration with development tools Third-party provider support in CLI, VS Code and JetBrains Usage and cost tracking via /usage
Pros	Open source under Apache 2.0 Multiple auth paths: Google account, API key, Vertex AI Extensible via MCP and extensions Weekly preview releases	Available on several surfaces: terminal, IDE, desktop, web Included in Pro and Max subscription plans Native installs update automatically in the background Can also be used via Anthropic Console account
Limitations	Unpaid tier and Google One users were moved to Antigravity CLI on June 18, 2026 No USD prices shown on the plans page Higher limits require paid Google plans or API billing Free-tier API data may be used to improve products	Not included in the Free Claude plan Most surfaces require a Claude subscription or Console account Console use is billed by API token consumption Subscription usage limits apply
Ratings	Editorial Not yet reviewed Users No user reviews yet	Editorial Not yet reviewed Users No user reviews yet
Review status	Listed Verified Sep 29, 2026	Listed Verified Sep 29, 2026