Claude Code vs Gemini CLI
| Claude Code | Gemini CLI | |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | Anthropic's agentic coding tool for the terminal and IDE. | Google's open-source AI agent bringing Gemini to the terminal. |
| Category | Coding Agents | Coding Agents |
| Platforms | CLI | CLI |
| Pricing | Paid (Claude plans/API) | Open source (Apache-2.0) |
| Official site | https://www.anthropic.com/claude-code | https://github.com/google-gemini/gemini-cli |
Which should you choose?
Choose Claude Code if its approach (CLI; Paid (Claude plans/API)) fits your stack. Choose Gemini CLI if you prefer CLI and open source (apache-2.0). Try both on a small task before you commit.