# Claude Code vs Gemini Code Assist

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Claude Code

| Attribute | Claude Code | Gemini Code Assist |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 56.1 (54% (medium)) | 44.5 (38% (low)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"Claude Code is an AI coding assistant integrated into Claude that helps developers write, edit, and generate code across multiple interfaces and platforms. It is indexed under AI Coding Assistants.","source":"https://claude.ai/code","question":"What is Claude Code?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Claude Code offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $17 per month. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://claude.ai/code","question":"Is Claude Code free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Claude Code supports the web, iOS, Android and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://claude.ai/code","question":"What platforms does Claude Code support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Claude Code, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://claude.ai/code","question":"Can Claude Code be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 6 integrations for Claude Code, including Slack, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Remote MCP, Connectors and External APIs. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://claude.ai/code","question":"What does Claude Code integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed GDPR for Claude Code. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Claude Code not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://claude.ai/legal/privacy","question":"What security certifications does Claude Code have?","confidence":0.7}]` | `[{"answer":"A Google Cloud product providing AI-assisted development capabilities across the application lifecycle, available in Standard and Enterprise editions. It is indexed under AI Coding Assistants.","source":"https://developers.google.com/gemini-code-assist/docs/overview","question":"What is Gemini Code Assist?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Gemini Code Assist offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans are also available: Standard and Enterprise. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://developers.google.com/gemini-code-assist/docs/overview","question":"Is Gemini Code Assist free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Gemini Code Assist. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://developers.google.com/gemini-code-assist/docs/overview","question":"What platforms does Gemini Code Assist support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Gemini Code Assist, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://developers.google.com/gemini-code-assist/docs/overview","question":"Can Gemini Code Assist be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 6 integrations for Gemini Code Assist, including VS Code, JetBrains IDEs, Android Studio, Google Cloud, MCP Servers and Gemini API. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://developers.google.com/gemini-code-assist/docs/overview","question":"What does Gemini Code Assist integrate with?","confidence":0.6}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | Claude Code is an AI coding assistant integrated into Claude that helps developers write, edit, and generate code across multiple interfaces and platforms. | An AI-based assistance tool that helps development teams create, deploy, and manage applications throughout the software development lifecycle. Offers Standard and Enterprise editions managed through Google Cloud. |
| features.capabilities | `{"form":"autonomous_agent","autonomy":"autonomous","oss_client":"closed","model_source":"single_vendor","pricing_model":"per_seat","runs_commands":true,"self_hostable":false,"editor_support":"terminal, IDE, browser, desktop extensions"}` | `{"form":"cli_agent","autonomy":"autonomous","languages":"many popular languages","oss_client":"open_core","model_source":"single_vendor","pricing_model":"free","runs_commands":true,"self_hostable":false,"editor_support":"VS Code, JetBrains IDEs, Android Studio","codebase_context":"repo_wide","enterprise_controls":true}` |
| integrations.count | 6 | 6 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Slack"},{"name":"Google Workspace"},{"name":"Microsoft 365"},{"name":"Remote MCP"},{"name":"Connectors"},{"name":"External APIs"}]` | `[{"name":"VS Code"},{"name":"JetBrains IDEs"},{"name":"Android Studio"},{"name":"Google Cloud"},{"name":"MCP Servers"},{"name":"Gemini API"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | - |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"ios":true,"web":true,"android":true}` | `{"cli":true,"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"$0","features":["Chat on web, iOS, Android, and desktop","Generate code and visualize data","Write, edit, and create content","Ability to search the web","Memory across conversations","Create files and execute code","Unlock more from Claude with desktop extensions","Connect Slack and Google Workspace services","Integrate any context or tool through connectors with remote MCP","Extended thinking for complex work"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"currency":"USD"}],"description":"Free for everyone","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Pro","summary":"$17/month (annual, $200 billed upfront) or $20/month (monthly)","features":["More usage","Includes Claude Code","Includes Claude Cowork","Includes Claude Design","Includes Claude Science","Access to unlimited projects to organize chats and documents","Access to Research","Ability to use more Claude models","Claude for Microsoft 365"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":17,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"fixed","amount":20,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"For everyday productivity","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Max","summary":"From $100/month (billed monthly)","features":["Choose 5x or 20x more usage than Pro","Higher output limits for all tasks","Early access to advanced Claude features","Priority access at high traffic times"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":100,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"5–20x more usage than Pro","contactSales":false}],"summary":"Free tier available. Pro from $17/month (annual) or $20/month (monthly). Max from $100/month (monthly).","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://claude.ai/code","retrievedAt":"2026-08-05T14:07:01.276Z","startingPrice":{"amount":17,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` | `{"plans":[{"name":"Standard"},{"name":"Enterprise"}],"freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://developers.google.com/gemini-code-assist/docs/overview","retrievedAt":"2026-09-03T23:01:59.668Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | mid | low |
| pricing.transparent | yes | no |
| reliability.status_page | yes | - |
| security.gdpr | yes | - |

## Capabilities (AI Coding Assistants)

| Capability | Claude Code | Gemini Code Assist |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Core** |  |  |
| Form | Autonomous agent | CLI agent |
| Autonomy level | Autonomous | Autonomous |
| **Surface** |  |  |
| Editor / surface support | terminal, IDE, browser, desktop extensions | VS Code, JetBrains IDEs, Android Studio |
| **AI** |  |  |
| Model source | Single-vendor | Single-vendor |
| **Deployment** |  |  |
| Self-hostable / air-gapped | ✗ | ✗ |
| **Context** |  |  |
| Codebase context | - | Repo-wide indexing |
| **Editing** |  |  |
| Multi-file edits | - | - |
| **Agentic** |  |  |
| Runs commands / tools | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Data** |  |  |
| Zero-data-retention option | - | - |
| **Security** |  |  |
| Enterprise controls | - | ✓ |
| **Ecosystem** |  |  |
| Language coverage | - | many popular languages |
| **Commercial** |  |  |
| Pricing model | Per-seat | Free |
| **Licensing** |  |  |
| Open-source client | Closed | Open-core |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-17T01:58:20.469Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*