Claude Code
9.0#4 in ai coding assistantsFrom $17 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitClaude Code vs SWE-agent
What both publish
| Fact | Claude Code | SWE-agent |
|---|---|---|
| Coding agent | Yes | Yes |
| Customization | CLAUDE.md files, skills, hooks, auto memory and plugins provide project instructions and repeatable workflows. | Users can add custom tools and change the demonstration trajectory supplied to the agent at the start of each run. |
| Installation | Native installers are provided for macOS, Linux, WSL and Windows, with Homebrew and WinGet options; native installs auto-update. | The preferred setup is installation from source using pip. |
Claude Code plans
- FreeFree
- Pro$17 a month
- Max 5x$100 a month
- Max 20x$200 a month
SWE-agent 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 SWE-agent if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.