Claude Code vs Gemini CLI
Prices and limit rules side by side. Use the calculator to see which is cheaper for your token volume.
Claude Code
| Plan | Price (monthly) | Notes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Claude Code not included | verified |
| Pro | $20/mo | $17/mo billed annually ($200/yr); includes Claude Code | verified |
| Max 5x | $100/mo | 5x Pro usage; includes $100/mo API credits | verified |
| Max 20x | $200/mo | 20x Pro usage; $200/mo API credits listed. Plan price not shown explicitly on page text ('From $100') | unverified |
| Enterprise | $20/mo | $20/seat/mo + usage at API rates, billed annually | verified |
Source: https://claude.com/pricing · Last verified 2026-10-13
Limits
Usage resets on a rolling 5-hour session window; paid plans add weekly limits. Claude Code shares one usage pool with Claude chat. Pro = at least 5x Free per session; Max = 5x or 20x Pro. No fixed message count is published. Past the limit you can enable usage credits billed at standard API rates.
Gemini CLI
| Plan | Price (monthly) | Notes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paid Gemini API key | $0 | Pay per token (see Gemini API prices) | verified |
| Code Assist Standard | — | Seat price not verified | unverified |
| Code Assist Enterprise | — | Seat price not verified | unverified |
Source: https://docs.cloud.google.com/gemini/docs/quotas · Last verified 2026-10-13
Limits
Gemini CLI + Code Assist agent mode share a quota: 1,500 requests/user/day (Code Assist Standard), 2,000 (Enterprise). One prompt can trigger several model requests. Otherwise metered per token via a paid Gemini API key. The old personal-Google-account free tier (1,000 req/day) is reported discontinued since June 18, 2026; the GitHub README still advertises it.