Claude Code
9.0#4 in ai coding assistantsFrom $17 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitClaude Code vs Qwen Code
What both publish
| Fact | Claude Code | Qwen Code |
|---|---|---|
| Chat assistance | Yes | Yes |
| Codebase indexing | Yes | Yes |
| Coding agent | Yes | Yes |
| Installation | Native installers are provided for macOS, Linux, WSL and Windows, with Homebrew and WinGet options; native installs auto-update. | The official repository provides installers for Linux, macOS, and Windows, plus npm installation requiring Node.js 22 or later. |
| Integrations | Official integrations include GitHub, GitLab, Slack, VS Code, Cursor, JetBrains IDEs, desktop, web, iOS and Android. | The official product page lists optional integrations with VS Code, Zed, and JetBrains IDEs. |
Claude Code plans
- FreeFree
- Pro$17 a month
- Max 5x$100 a month
- Max 20x$200 a month
Qwen Code plans
- Lite (QwenCloud Token Plan Personal Edition)$6 a month
- Essential (QwenCloud Token Plan Personal Edition)$10 a month
- Credit Pack (QwenCloud Token Plan Personal Edition)$15 a month
- Standard (QwenCloud Token Plan Personal Edition)$18 a month
- Standard seat (QwenCloud Token Plan Team Edition)$20 a month
- Pro (QwenCloud Token Plan Personal Edition)$68 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 Qwen Code if…
Qwen Code suits developers who want an open-source coding agent across desktop systems, IDEs, terminals, scripts, or local models. It also fits teams needing SDKs, CI/CD use, or agent features.