Claude Code
9.0#4 in ai coding assistantsFrom $17 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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What both publish
| Fact | Claude Code | IBM Bob |
|---|---|---|
| Chat assistance | Yes | Yes |
| Codebase indexing | Yes | Yes |
| Coding agent | Yes | Yes |
| Founded | 2021 | 1911 |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California | Armonk, New York, United States |
Claude Code plans
- FreeFree
- Pro$17 a month
- Max 5x$100 a month
- Max 20x$200 a month
IBM Bob plans
- Trial—
- Pro$20 a month
- Pro+$60 a month
- Ultra$200 a month
- Java Modernization$20 a month
- IBM i$40 a month
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 IBM Bob if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.