Claude Code
9.0#4 in ai coding assistantsFrom $17 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitClaude Code vs Gemini CLI
Gemini CLI
7.2#45 in ai coding assistantsFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Claude Code | Gemini CLI |
|---|---|---|
| Chat assistance | Yes | Yes |
| Codebase indexing | Yes | Yes |
| Coding agent | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Installation | Native installers are provided for macOS, Linux, WSL and Windows, with Homebrew and WinGet options; native installs auto-update. | Gemini CLI can be installed globally with npm, Homebrew, MacPorts, or Anaconda, and is pre-installed on Cloud Shell and Cloud Workstations. |
| Integrations | Official integrations include GitHub, GitLab, Slack, VS Code, Cursor, JetBrains IDEs, desktop, web, iOS and Android. | Extensions can bundle MCP servers, context files, and custom commands, and can be installed from a GitHub URL or local folder. |
Claude Code plans
- FreeFree
- Pro$17 a month
- Max 5x$100 a month
- Max 20x$200 a month
Gemini CLI plans
- Google AI Pro—
- AI Studio—
- AI Studio API keyFree
- FreeFree
- Google Developer ProgramFree
- Google AI Ultra—
Pick Claude Code if…
Claude Code may suit developers who want a coding agent with terminal and codebase access, and who use one of its listed IDEs. It is available through Pro and Max plans, not the Free plan.
Pick Gemini CLI if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.