Confronto direto · perfis verificados 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.

Gemini CLI é melhor que Claude Code? A resposta curta

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 ou Claude Code: qual usar, por tarefa

Se você só quer a resposta, é esta tabela. Tudo abaixo é a evidência dos dois perfis documentados.

Comparação lado a lado
Você querUsarPor quê
Ask questions about a large codebaseEitherGemini CLI lists querying large codebases; Claude Code lists exploring an unfamiliar codebase.
Edit files from the terminalEitherGemini CLI and Claude Code both read, write and edit local files and run shell commands.
Build a feature across several filesClaude CodeClaude Code documents multi-file feature work with diffs and plan review.
Fix a bug from a pasted error messageClaude CodeClaude Code lists tracing the cause in the repo and proposing a fix.
Look something up on the web while codingGemini CLIGemini CLI documents Google Search grounding and web fetch; our Claude Code profile does not.
Work inside VS Code or JetBrainsClaude CodeClaude 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 phoneClaude CodeClaude Code has cloud sessions, a web version and iOS and Android apps.
Add your own tools through MCPGemini CLIGemini CLI documents MCP support and extensions; MCP support is not described in our Claude Code profile.
Inspect or fork the source codeGemini CLIGemini CLI is open source under Apache 2.0; our Claude Code profile states no license.
Run in a team with SSO and audit logsClaude CodeClaude Code lists SSO and SCIM, audit logs, a Compliance API and IP allowlisting on business plans.

Quem deve escolher qual

Pick Gemini CLI for open source and Google sign-in, pick Claude Code for a published price and one agent across terminal, IDE, desktop and web Which one? Pick Gemini CLI if Open source, Apache 2.0 Google AI, AI Studio or Vertex AI MCP and extensions for own tools Pick Claude Code if Already on Claude Pro or Max Terminal, IDE, desktop and web Published price: $20/mo on Pro Not stated (no USD prices)free tier: Listed, availability to verify $20/mofree tier: No Only Claude Code has a completed benchmark run so far
Which one: Gemini CLI for open source and Google sign-in, Claude Code for a published price and every surface

Escolha Gemini CLI se

  • 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.

Escolha Claude Code se

  • 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.

O que Gemini CLI faz melhor e o que Claude Code faz melhor

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.

Preços de Gemini CLI vs Claude Code: planos e versões gratuitas

Comparação lado a lado
PlanoFerramentaPreçoLimites
Free (Google account)Gemini CLI$0/moVerify current availability
Google AI ProGemini CLINot statedHigher limits than free
Google AI UltraGemini CLINot statedHighest limits
Google Developer ProgramGemini CLINot statedHigher limits
AI Studio API keyGemini CLIPay as you goFree-tier data may be used to improve products
Vertex AIGemini CLIGoogle Cloud billingRegional data residency options
ProClaude Code$20/mo billed monthly; $17/mo billed annually ($200 up front)Usage limits apply; more usage than Free
Max 5xClaude Code$100/mo5x the usage of Pro; usage limits apply
Max 20xClaude Code$200/mo20x the usage of Pro; usage limits apply
Team (standard seat)Claude Code$25/seat/mo billed monthly; $20/seat/mo billed annuallyTeams of 2 to 150; more usage than Pro
EnterpriseClaude Code$20/seat/mo billed annually plus usage at API ratesSpend limits set by admins

USD conforme publicado na página de preços de cada fornecedor, verificado Sep 29, 2026. Preços do Gemini CLI na íntegra · Preços do Claude Code na íntegra

Limites de uso: o que os fornecedores informam

Comparação lado a lado
Gemini CLIClaude Code
Messages / rate limitsNot stated: our profile lists only "higher limits" on paid plans, and the README free-tier numbers may be outdatedUsage limits apply on subscriptions; Max 5x and 20x give 5x and 20x the usage of Pro
Context / file sizeNot statedUp to 1M tokens, varies by model
Seats / teamGoogle Developer Program is listed as a team plan; seat limits not statedTeam plan for 2 to 150 seats; Enterprise has admin spend limits

Comparação de recursos

Comparação lado a lado
RecursoGemini CLIClaude Code
Image generationNot statedNot stated
VoiceNot statedNot stated
File uploadYes: reads local files; images and PDFs listed as inputsYes: works on your local project folder
Web searchYes: Google Search grounding and web fetchNot stated
Agents / toolsYes: MCP, extensions, Agent Skills and Plan ModeYes: file edits, shell commands, scheduled tasks
APIAuthentication via AI Studio API key or Vertex AIConsole account billed by API token consumption
Mobile appsNoYes: iOS and Android
IDE integrationDocumented, no detailVS Code, Cursor, JetBrains

Privacidade e treinamento com dados

Comparação lado a lado
Gemini CLIClaude Code
Training on your dataPlans page says free-tier data may be used to improve products; AI Studio pay-as-you-go offers privacyOpt-out on Free, Pro and Max; none by default on Team and Enterprise
RetentionNot statedNot stated; custom retention controls are listed for Enterprise only
Business controlsEnterprise configuration docs, trusted folders, policy engine; Vertex AI lists regional data residencySSO and SCIM, audit logs and Compliance API, custom data retention, IP allowlisting, HIPAA-ready offering

Extraído das páginas de política publicadas por cada fornecedor no momento da nossa verificação. As políticas mudam; os links das fontes estão no final.

Nosso benchmark prático

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.

Claude Code

5/5testes

Tempo
00:48
Custo
$1.22
Gemini CLI

—ainda não executado

Benchmark completo, protocolo e saída bruta de uso

Custo por resposta na API

Support assistant: 2,500 input + 500 output tokens

Comparação lado a lado
ModeloFerramentaCusto por resposta
Claude Haiku 4.5Claude Code$0.0050
Claude Sonnet 5.5Claude Code$0.0100
Claude Opus 5.5Claude Code$0.0200
Gemini 3.8 FlashGemini CLI$0.0037
Gemini 2.5 ProGemini CLI$0.0081
Gemini 3.1 Pro PreviewGemini 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 Faça seus próprios cálculos na calculadora.

Trocar entre Gemini CLI e Claude Code: o que é mantido

Gemini CLI → Claude CodeContinua valendo
  • 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.
O que você perde
  • 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 CLIContinua valendo
  • Terminal-first workflow with file edits and shell commands.
  • Review-before-apply habit for diffs.
O que você perde
  • 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.

Prós e contras

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

As duas ferramentas

Gemini CLI

Desktop

Ainda sem avaliações de usuários

Agente de IA de terminal de código aberto do Google que leva o Gemini à linha de comando; o site informa que usuários sem plano pago e do Google One foram movidos para o Antigravity CLI.

O plano gratuito termina em: Verify current availability

Listed Ainda não avaliada

Verificado geminicli.com (abre o site de Gemini CLI em uma nova aba)

Preços Preço nos EUA não confirmado

Claude Code

Web · Desktop

Ainda sem avaliações de usuários

Ferramenta de programação agêntica da Anthropic que lê sua base de código, edita arquivos e executa comandos pelo terminal, por IDEs, pelo app desktop ou pelo navegador.

O plano gratuito termina em: Não há plano gratuito: o Claude Code está incluído nas assinaturas pagas do Claude (Pro, Max, Team, Enterpris…

Listed Ainda não avaliada

Verificado code.claude.com (abre o site de Claude Code em uma nova aba)

A partir de $20/mo EUA · verificado Sep 29

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Gemini CLI ou Claude Code: como escolher

  • 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.

Perguntas frequentes

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.

Fontes

Somente páginas oficiais de fornecedores. Não usamos benchmarks de terceiros, threads de fóruns nem imprensa. Como avaliamos.