# Claude Code vs Gemini Code Assist

**Leader by Vioscale score:** Claude Code

| Attribute | Claude Code | Gemini Code Assist |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 57.5 (54% (medium)) | 38.3 (39% (low)) |
| 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. | Gemini Code Assist helps developers throughout the software lifecycle through IDE integration and a command-line agent. It provides code completions, function generation, unit tests, debugging assistance, and autonomous task execution using reasoning loops with built-in tools and MCP servers. |
| 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"}` |
| 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,"mac":true,"linux":true,"windows":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"]}` | `{"type":"hybrid","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free"},{"free":false,"name":"Standard"},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","contactSales":true}],"freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://developers.google.com/gemini-code-assist/docs/overview","retrievedAt":"2026-08-13T22:41:28.555Z"}` |
| 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: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T16:59:24.732Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*