Claude Code
9.0#4 in ai coding assistantsFrom $17 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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What both publish
| Fact | Claude Code | SHAI |
|---|---|---|
| Chat assistance | Yes | Yes |
| Coding agent | Yes | Yes |
| Founded | 2021 | 1999 |
| Installation | Native installers are provided for macOS, Linux, WSL and Windows, with Homebrew and WinGet options; native installs auto-update. | The official page provides a shell command to install the latest release, placing the binary in $HOME/.local/bin. |
Claude Code plans
- FreeFree
- Pro$17 a month
- Max 5x$100 a month
- Max 20x$200 a month
SHAI plans
No prices published.
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 SHAI if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.