Claude Code
5/5Tests
- Zeit
- 00:48
- Kosten
- $1.22
Direktvergleich · Profile geprüft Sep 29, 2026
Gemini CLI vs Claude Code in 2026: which terminal agent fits your work
Pick Claude Code for a published price and one agent across terminal, IDE, desktop and web: Claude Pro is $20/mo billed monthly or $17/mo billed annually. Pick Gemini CLI for an open-source (Apache 2.0) agent that signs in with a Google account, an AI Studio key or Vertex AI. The Gemini CLI plans page lists no USD prices.
Starting priceNot stated (no USD prices) · $20/moGemini CLI · Claude Code
Free tierListed, availability to verify · NoGemini CLI · Claude Code
Plans documented6 · 5Gemini CLI · Claude Code
LicenseApache 2.0 · Not statedGemini CLI · Claude Code
We wrote this from our own profiles of both tools, verified on September 29, and from our first benchmark task, where only the Claude Code run is finished; we used no third-party benchmarks and took no vendor payments.
Ist Gemini CLI besser als Claude Code? Die kurze Antwort
Pick Gemini CLI if you want an open-source (Apache 2.0) terminal agent that you can authenticate with a Google account, an AI Studio API key or Vertex AI, and you can live with the fact that its plans page shows no USD prices. Pick Claude Code if you already have or will buy a Claude Pro, Max, Team or Enterprise plan, or an Anthropic Console account, and want one agent across terminal, IDE, desktop and web. Only Claude Code has a completed run on our benchmark task so far (5 of 5 tests); Gemini CLI is still pending, so we make no performance claim about it.
Based on our profiles of both tools verified on September 29 and the first benchmark task (Claude Code run on October 2; Gemini CLI and OpenAI Codex pending).
Gemini CLI oder Claude Code: Was für welche Aufgabe passt
Wenn Sie nur die Antwort wollen, ist das die Tabelle. Alles darunter sind die Belege aus den beiden dokumentierten Profilen.
| Sie möchten | Verwenden | Warum |
|---|---|---|
| Ask questions about a large codebase | Either | Gemini CLI lists querying large codebases; Claude Code lists exploring an unfamiliar codebase. |
| Edit files from the terminal | Either | Gemini CLI and Claude Code both read, write and edit local files and run shell commands. |
| Build a feature across several files | Claude Code | Claude Code documents multi-file feature work with diffs and plan review. |
| Fix a bug from a pasted error message | Claude Code | Claude Code lists tracing the cause in the repo and proposing a fix. |
| Look something up on the web while coding | Gemini CLI | Gemini CLI documents Google Search grounding and web fetch; our Claude Code profile does not. |
| Work inside VS Code or JetBrains | Claude Code | Claude Code has VS Code (and Cursor) and JetBrains extensions; Gemini CLI documents IDE integration without detail. |
| Start a long job and check back from the web or phone | Claude Code | Claude Code has cloud sessions, a web version and iOS and Android apps. |
| Add your own tools through MCP | Gemini CLI | Gemini CLI documents MCP support and extensions; MCP support is not described in our Claude Code profile. |
| Inspect or fork the source code | Gemini CLI | Gemini CLI is open source under Apache 2.0; our Claude Code profile states no license. |
| Run in a team with SSO and audit logs | Claude Code | Claude Code lists SSO and SCIM, audit logs, a Compliance API and IP allowlisting on business plans. |
Wer was wählen sollte
Wählen Sie Gemini CLI, wenn
- You want an open-source agent under Apache 2.0 that you can inspect.
- You use Google AI plans, AI Studio or Vertex AI and want to authenticate with them.
- You work mainly in the terminal and want MCP and extensions to add your own tools.
- You can get a quote or check Google Cloud pricing, since the plans page lists no USD prices.
Wählen Sie Claude Code, wenn
- You already pay for Claude Pro or Max, which include Claude Code.
- You want the same agent in the terminal, VS Code, JetBrains, a desktop app and the web.
- You prefer a published price: $20/mo billed monthly on Pro, or $17/mo billed annually.
- You want API-style billing through an Anthropic Console account for heavy or automated use.
Was Gemini CLI besser kann und was Claude Code besser kann
Gemini CLI
- Open source under Apache 2.0, so you can inspect it.
- Google Search grounding and web fetch as built-in tools.
- MCP support and extensions to add tools and remote agents.
- Authentication with a Google account, AI Studio API key or Vertex AI credentials.
Claude Code
- One agent across terminal, VS Code, JetBrains, desktop app, web, iOS and Android.
- Included in Pro and Max, with published USD prices.
- Native installs update automatically in the background.
- Team and Enterprise controls such as SSO, SCIM, audit logs and custom data retention.
Gemini CLI vs. Claude Code Preise: Tarife und kostenlose Stufen
| Tarif | Tool | Preis | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free (Google account) | Gemini CLI | $0/mo | Verify current availability |
| Google AI Pro | Gemini CLI | Not stated | Higher limits than free |
| Google AI Ultra | Gemini CLI | Not stated | Highest limits |
| Google Developer Program | Gemini CLI | Not stated | Higher limits |
| AI Studio API key | Gemini CLI | Pay as you go | Free-tier data may be used to improve products |
| Vertex AI | Gemini CLI | Google Cloud billing | Regional data residency options |
| Pro | Claude Code | $20/mo billed monthly; $17/mo billed annually ($200 up front) | Usage limits apply; more usage than Free |
| Max 5x | Claude Code | $100/mo | 5x the usage of Pro; usage limits apply |
| Max 20x | Claude Code | $200/mo | 20x the usage of Pro; usage limits apply |
| Team (standard seat) | Claude Code | $25/seat/mo billed monthly; $20/seat/mo billed annually | Teams of 2 to 150; more usage than Pro |
| Enterprise | Claude Code | $20/seat/mo billed annually plus usage at API rates | Spend limits set by admins |
USD laut Preisseite des jeweiligen Anbieters, geprüft Sep 29, 2026. Gemini CLI Preise im Detail · Claude Code Preise im Detail
Nutzungslimits: Angaben der Anbieter
| Gemini CLI | Claude Code | |
|---|---|---|
| Messages / rate limits | Not stated: our profile lists only "higher limits" on paid plans, and the README free-tier numbers may be outdated | Usage limits apply on subscriptions; Max 5x and 20x give 5x and 20x the usage of Pro |
| Context / file size | Not stated | Up to 1M tokens, varies by model |
| Seats / team | Google Developer Program is listed as a team plan; seat limits not stated | Team plan for 2 to 150 seats; Enterprise has admin spend limits |
Funktionsvergleich
| Funktion | Gemini CLI | Claude Code |
|---|---|---|
| Image generation | Not stated | Not stated |
| Voice | Not stated | Not stated |
| File upload | Yes: reads local files; images and PDFs listed as inputs | Yes: works on your local project folder |
| Web search | Yes: Google Search grounding and web fetch | Not stated |
| Agents / tools | Yes: MCP, extensions, Agent Skills and Plan Mode | Yes: file edits, shell commands, scheduled tasks |
| API | Authentication via AI Studio API key or Vertex AI | Console account billed by API token consumption |
| Mobile apps | No | Yes: iOS and Android |
| IDE integration | Documented, no detail | VS Code, Cursor, JetBrains |
Datenschutz und Datentraining
| Gemini CLI | Claude Code | |
|---|---|---|
| Training on your data | Plans page says free-tier data may be used to improve products; AI Studio pay-as-you-go offers privacy | Opt-out on Free, Pro and Max; none by default on Team and Enterprise |
| Retention | Not stated | Not stated; custom retention controls are listed for Enterprise only |
| Business controls | Enterprise configuration docs, trusted folders, policy engine; Vertex AI lists regional data residency | SSO and SCIM, audit logs and Compliance API, custom data retention, IP allowlisting, HIPAA-ready offering |
Entnommen aus den veröffentlichten Richtlinienseiten des jeweiligen Anbieters zum Zeitpunkt unserer Prüfung. Richtlinien ändern sich; die Quellenlinks stehen unten.
Unser Praxis-Benchmark
Starting from a 40-line Python package with 5 failing tests: fix CSV date parsing and a trailing blank line, add totals_by_customer(), and add a --top N CLI flag. Standard library only, tests must not be edited.
Gemini CLI
—noch nicht ausgeführt
Kosten pro Antwort über die API
Support assistant: 2,500 input + 500 output tokens
| Modell | Tool | Kosten pro Antwort |
|---|---|---|
| Claude Haiku 4.5 | Claude Code | $0.0050 |
| Claude Sonnet 5.5 | Claude Code | $0.0100 |
| Claude Opus 5.5 | Claude Code | $0.0200 |
| Gemini 3.8 Flash | Gemini CLI | $0.0037 |
| Gemini 2.5 Pro | Gemini CLI | $0.0081 |
| Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview | Gemini CLI | $0.0110 |
USD at list API prices from research/pricing/models.json; chat subscriptions are flat-rate and not included. Gemini 3.8 Flash uses a promo price through 2026-12-31 Rechnen Sie mit Ihren eigenen Zahlen im Rechner.
Wechsel zwischen Gemini CLI und Claude Code: was mitgenommen wird
Gemini CLI → Claude CodeWird übernommen
- Terminal-first workflow: both start in your project folder and edit files and run commands.
- Project context habits: you can keep notes for the agent in a project file, as with GEMINI.md.
- Google Search grounding and web fetch as documented built-in tools.
- Open-source license and MCP-based extensions as documented for Gemini CLI.
Claude Code → Gemini CLIWird übernommen
- Terminal-first workflow with file edits and shell commands.
- Review-before-apply habit for diffs.
- Native VS Code and JetBrains extensions, desktop app, web and mobile access.
- Published plan prices and Team or Enterprise controls like SSO and audit logs.
Vor- und Nachteile
Gemini CLI
- Open source under Apache 2.0
- Multiple auth paths: Google account, API key, Vertex AI
- Extensible via MCP and extensions
- Unpaid tier and Google One users were moved to Antigravity CLI on June 18, 2026
- No USD prices shown on the plans page
- Free-tier API data may be used to improve products
Claude Code
- Available on terminal, IDE, desktop and web
- Included in Pro and Max subscription plans
- Native installs update automatically
- Not included in the Free Claude plan
- Most surfaces require a Claude subscription or Console account
- Subscription usage limits apply
Die beiden Tools
Quelloffener Terminal-KI-Agent von Google, der Gemini auf die Kommandozeile bringt; laut Website wurden Nutzer ohne Bezahltarif und Google-One-Nutzer zur Antigravity CLI umgezogen.
Kostenlos bis: Verify current availability
Listed Noch nicht bewertet
Geprüft geminicli.com (öffnet die Website von Gemini CLI in einem neuen Tab)
Preise US-Preis unbestätigt
Das agentische Coding-Tool von Anthropic, das Ihre Codebasis liest, Dateien bearbeitet und Befehle ausführt, im Terminal, in IDEs, in der Desktop-App oder im Browser.
Kostenlos bis: Kein kostenloser Tarif: Claude Code ist in den bezahlten Claude-Abonnements (Pro, Max, Team, Enterprise) enth…
Listed Noch nicht bewertet
Geprüft code.claude.com (öffnet die Website von Claude Code in einem neuen Tab)
Ab $20/mo US · geprüft Sep 29
Gemini CLI oder Claude Code: So treffen Sie die Wahl
- Need a published monthly price today? Claude Code lists $20/mo on Pro; Gemini CLI lists none.
- Need a free option? Gemini CLI lists a free Google account plan, but check availability after the Antigravity CLI move.
- Want to read the source code? Gemini CLI is Apache 2.0.
- Work in VS Code, JetBrains, a desktop app or on mobile? Claude Code covers all four.
- Need SSO, audit logs or retention controls? Claude Code lists them; for Gemini CLI use Vertex AI terms.
- Our pick: Claude Code if you pay for Claude or need team controls; Gemini CLI if you already use Google AI, AI Studio or Vertex AI and want open source.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
Which is cheaper, Gemini CLI or Claude Code?
Gemini CLI and Claude Code cannot be ranked on price. Claude Code lists Pro at $20/mo billed monthly ($17/mo billed annually), while the Gemini CLI plans page shows no USD prices for Google AI Pro, Google AI Ultra or the Developer Program.
Do Gemini CLI and Claude Code have a free option?
Claude Code has no free tier and is not included in the Free Claude plan. Gemini CLI lists a Free (Google account) plan, but the site says unpaid-tier and Google One users were moved to Antigravity CLI on June 18, so check current availability.
Did Gemini CLI or Claude Code perform better on your benchmark?
Only Claude Code has finished the task so far: 5 of 5 tests passed in 48 seconds at $1.22 (API list price) on a headless run. The Gemini CLI run is pending, so we do not compare Gemini CLI and Claude Code yet. The Claude Code result also used the reviewer's own settings and skills.
Is Gemini CLI or Claude Code open source?
Gemini CLI is open source under Apache 2.0, per its README. Our Claude Code profile does not state a license.
Why choose Claude Code over Gemini CLI?
Claude Code runs across terminal, IDEs, desktop, web and mobile, has published USD prices from $20/mo, and offers SSO, SCIM and audit logs on business plans. Gemini CLI is open source under Apache 2.0 and authenticates with a Google account, AI Studio key or Vertex AI.
Quellen
- https://geminicli.com/
- https://geminicli.com/plans/
- https://geminicli.com/docs/
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli/main/README.md
- https://code.claude.com/docs/en/overview
- https://code.claude.com/docs/en/costs
- https://www.anthropic.com/pricing
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/anthropics/claude-code/main/README.md
- https://claude.com/pricing
- https://claude.com/product/claude-code
- https://code.claude.com/docs
Nur offizielle Anbieterseiten. Es wurden keine Benchmarks Dritter, Forenbeiträge oder Presseberichte verwendet. So testen wir.