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Google's open-source terminal agent vs Anthropic's. Gemini CLI's free consumer path ended in June 2026 — API key or Code Assist seats are the remaining routes.

agentlist.io · spec diff · verified 2026-09-25 — list prices only, not benchmarks

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Spec diff

Gemini CLIClaude Code
vendorGoogleAnthropic
categorycli-agentcli-agent
interfacesclicli · editor · api
hostinglocallocal
pricingConsumer/free tiers ended Jun 18, 2026; API key or Code Assist Standard/Enterprise onlyIncluded in Claude Pro $20/mo and Max ($100/$200); API pay-per-token
statusactive — cautionactively maintained
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Pick which

pick Gemini CLI if

You want OSS + Gemini models, or you're already buying Gemini Code Assist seats.

pick Claude Code if

You want the Claude model + subscription bundle, or the larger MCP/skills ecosystem.

watch out

Gemini CLI's pricing page still says 'free' in places — the consumer tier was retired June 18, 2026.

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Feature notes

  • Gemini CLI
  • 01Open source
  • 02Gemini models
  • 03MCP
  • 04Google Search grounding
  • Claude Code
  • 01Repo-wide reasoning
  • 02Shell tools
  • 03MCP
  • 04Hooks and skills
  • 05IDE extensions
  • 06Fast mode (preview)
FAQ

Frequently asked

Gemini CLI or Claude Code — which should I pick?

Google's open-source terminal agent vs Anthropic's. Gemini CLI's free consumer path ended in June 2026 — API key or Code Assist seats are the remaining routes. Pick Gemini CLI if: You want OSS + Gemini models, or you're already buying Gemini Code Assist seats. Pick Claude Code if: You want the Claude model + subscription bundle, or the larger MCP/skills ecosystem.

Is Gemini CLI or Claude Code cheaper?

Gemini CLI: Consumer/free tiers ended Jun 18, 2026; API key or Code Assist Standard/Enterprise only. Claude Code: Included in Claude Pro $20/mo and Max ($100/$200); API pay-per-token. List prices as of 2026-09-25; usage pools and seat terms change the real cost.

Does Gemini CLI or Claude Code run locally?

Gemini CLI hosting: local. Claude Code hosting: local. Interfaces differ too: Gemini CLI exposes cli, Claude Code exposes cli/editor/api.

Are Gemini CLI and Claude Code still maintained?

Gemini CLI: active — caution. Claude Code: actively maintained. Statuses are re-verified each catalog refresh (2026-09-25); see the changelog for the full history.

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