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Amp vs Claude

Features, pricing, ratings, and pros and cons, side by side.

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Claude

Anthropic's AI assistant for writing, analysis, coding and working with files

4.5(2 reviews)Freemium
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Verdict

Amp is listed under Coding AI and Claude under AI Assistants. Claude scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (9.1 vs 7.9 out of 10). Both have a free plan or trial. Only Amp is available on CLI. Only Claude is available on iOS, Android and Chrome Extension.

Best overall

Claude

  • Software developers
  • Writers and editors
  • Researchers and analysts
  • Knowledge workers

Choose Amp if

  • You want a tool built for Long-running agent tasks that continue unattended, parallel agent threads without managing worktrees, teams sharing an agent session.
  • Per-thread cloud orbs let agents keep running unattended without worktree or port conflicts.
  • Free Hobby tier includes all product features, with bring-your-own-key and own-runner options.

Choose Claude if

  • You want a tool built for coding and code review.
  • Free plan includes web search, file creation, code execution and memory.
  • Artifacts show generated code and pages beside the chat.
Best for beginners
Amp
Best for business
Amp

Features

18 features compared.

  • Orbs
    Amp
    Available
    Claude
    Not available
  • Portals
    Amp
    Available
    Claude
    Not available
  • Event-driven wake-ups
    Amp
    Available
    Claude
    Not available
  • Multiplayer
    Amp
    Available
    Claude
    Not available
  • Changes tab
    Amp
    Available
    Claude
    Not available
  • The Dial
    Amp
    Available
    Claude
    Not available
  • Puck
    Amp
    Available
    Claude
    Not available
  • CLI and runners
    Amp
    Available
    Claude
    Not available
  • amp sync
    Amp
    Available
    Claude
    Not available
  • Artifacts
    Amp
    Not available
    Claude
    Available
  • Projects
    Amp
    Not available
    Claude
    Available
  • Claude Code
    Amp
    Not available
    Claude
    Available
  • File creation and code execution
    Amp
    Not available
    Claude
    Available
  • Web search and Research
    Amp
    Not available
    Claude
    Available
  • Memory
    Amp
    Not available
    Claude
    Available
  • Connectors
    Amp
    Not available
    Claude
    Available
  • Vision and document reading
    Amp
    Not available
    Claude
    Available
  • Claude in Chrome
    Amp
    Not available
    Claude
    Available

Pricing

Plans as listed by each vendor. Check their sites for current prices.

  • Pricing model
    Amp
    Freemium
    Claude
    Freemium
  • Free plan
    Amp
    Yes
    Claude
    Yes
  • Starting price
    Amp
    $0
    Claude
    $0
  • Plans
    Amp
    4 plans
    Claude
    6 plans

Amp plans

  • Hobby

    $0

    Free tier with all product features

    • Pay-as-you-go orbs
    • free own runners
    • bring your own keys
    • public and private repositories

  • Individual (Megawatt)

    $20/month

    Paid individual tier with included orb time

    • 45,000 minutes of orb time
    • bring your own keys
    • no Amp token fees or limits
    • custom domains for portals
    • sticker pack

  • Teams

    $0/user/mo

    No extra charge; members hold Hobby, Megawatt or Gigawatt tiers

    • Thread sharing
    • multiplayer
    • permissions
    • shared portals
    • plugins and skills
    • user analytics
    • pooled credits
    • SAML/OIDC SSO

  • Enterprise

    Custom/custom

    Pooled credits for large organizations

    • SCIM sync
    • spend limits
    • audit logs
    • MCP access controls
    • IP allowlisting
    • regional endpoints
    • priority support

Claude plans

  • Free

    $0

    Free for everyone, with the lowest usage limits

    • Chat on web
    • desktop and mobile
    • Web search
    • File creation and code execution
    • Memory across conversations
    • Artifacts
    • Connectors with remote MCP

  • Pro

    Most popular

    $20/month

    For everyday use; $17 per month when billed annually ($200 up front)

    • Everything in Free
    • Claude Code
    • Projects
    • More models
    • Claude in Chrome
    • Microsoft 365 integration
    • Opus access
    • Fable available with paid usage credits

  • Max

    $100/month

    5x Pro usage every five hours and every week

    • Everything in Pro
    • 5x Pro usage
    • Fable included up to half the weekly limit
    • $100 per month in Claude Platform API credits
    • Early access to advanced features
    • Priority access at high traffic times

  • Ultra

    $200/month

    For the longest tasks; no five-hour limit for verified accounts

    • Everything in Max
    • No 5-hour limit for verified accounts
    • 10x Pro usage every week
    • $200 per month in Claude Platform API credits (up from $100 on Max)
    • Priority access at high traffic times

  • Team

    $25/user/mo

    Standard seat for teams of 2 to 150; $20 per seat when billed annually. Premium seat is $125 monthly or $100 annually

    • Claude Code and Cowork
    • Central billing and administration
    • SSO
    • Admin controls for connectors
    • More usage than Pro on Standard seats
    • Premium seats with 5x Standard usage
    • Up to $500 per month in pooled API credits

  • Enterprise

    $20/user/mo

    Seat price billed annually, 20-seat minimum, plus usage at API rates

    • Everything in Team
    • Admin-set user and org spend limits
    • Role-based access
    • SCIM
    • Audit logs
    • Compliance API
    • Custom data retention controls
    • Network-level access control
    • IP allowlisting
    • HIPAA-ready offering available
    • Claude Security (beta)

Our ratings

Scored out of 10 by the Finder Atlas editorial team. Last reviewed November 2026.

Amp
7.9overall
Claude
9.1overall

  • Ease of Use

    Amp
    7.5
    Claude
    Not rated

  • Feature Depth

    Amp
    8.5
    Claude
    Not rated

  • Value for Money

    Amp
    7.5
    Claude
    Not rated

  • Performance & Speed

    Amp
    8.0
    Claude
    Not rated

  • Documentation & Support

    Amp
    8.0
    Claude
    Not rated

  • Coding & Syntax

    Amp
    Not rated
    Claude
    9.3

  • Reasoning & Logic

    Amp
    Not rated
    Claude
    9.2

  • Long Context

    Amp
    Not rated
    Claude
    9.0

  • Prose & Writing Quality

    Amp
    Not rated
    Claude
    9.2

  • Safety & Alignment

    Amp
    Not rated
    Claude
    8.8

Scores weigh documented features, plan value, platform coverage, integrations and user feedback. A missing score means we have not rated that area yet.

Pros and cons

Amp

Pros

  • Per-thread cloud orbs let agents keep running unattended without worktree or port conflicts.
  • Free Hobby tier includes all product features, with bring-your-own-key and own-runner options.
  • Works across web, Mac, terminal and CI runners, with event triggers from Linear, GitHub and schedules.
  • Multiplayer orbs let teammates share an agent, terminal and running app.
  • Teams plan adds SSO, pooled credits and shared model routing at no extra seat charge.

Cons

  • The Mac app requires macOS 26 or later and the Mac and iOS apps are labelled beta.
  • No App Store iOS release yet; mobile access is through TestFlight.
  • Orb rates, overage behaviour and Gigawatt pricing are not published on the pricing page.
  • Pay-as-you-go orbs on the free tier make costs less predictable than a flat subscription.

Claude

Pros

  • Free plan includes web search, file creation, code execution and memory
  • Artifacts show generated code and pages beside the chat
  • Claude Code is included with Pro, Max, Ultra and Team
  • Connectors use MCP to reach Slack, Google Workspace and other tools
  • Available on web, desktop, iOS and as a Chrome extension, plus an API and major cloud platforms

Cons

  • Usage limits on every plan, with weekly caps (and five-hour caps below Ultra) and no published message counts
  • Does not generate images
  • The higher individual tiers are costly: Max is $100 per month and Ultra is $200 per month
  • Linux desktop app is still in beta

Platforms

  • Web
    Amp
    Supported
    Claude
    Supported
  • Windows
    Amp
    Supported
    Claude
    Supported
  • macOS
    Amp
    Supported
    Claude
    Supported
  • iOS
    Amp
    Not supported
    Claude
    Supported
  • Android
    Amp
    Not supported
    Claude
    Supported
  • API
    Amp
    Supported
    Claude
    Supported
  • Browser Extension
    Amp
    Not supported
    Claude
    Not supported
  • Linux
    Amp
    Supported
    Claude
    Supported
  • CLI
    Amp
    Supported
    Claude
    Not supported
  • Chrome Extension
    Amp
    Not supported
    Claude
    Supported

Integrations

Amp

11 integrations
  • Linear
  • GitHub
  • Slack
  • MCP
  • VS Code
  • Cursor
  • Windsurf
  • Zed
  • Neovim
  • ChatGPT subscription
  • Claude subscription

Claude

7 integrations
  • Slack
  • Google Workspace
  • Microsoft 365
  • MCP connectors
  • Amazon Bedrock
  • Google Cloud
  • Microsoft Foundry

Company

  • Company
    Amp
    Amp Frontier Corporation
    Claude
    Anthropic
  • Founded
    Amp
    2025
    Claude
    2021
  • Headquarters
    Amp
    San Francisco, CA
    Claude
    San Francisco, CA
  • Listing
    Amp
    Claimed
    Claude
    Claimed

Frequently asked questions

Is Amp better than Claude?

It depends on your workflow. Amp is built for Long-running agent tasks that continue unattended, parallel agent threads without managing worktrees, teams sharing an agent session. Claude is built for coding and code review.

What are the key feature differences between Amp and Claude?

Amp: Coding agent that runs in cloud orbs and keeps working after you close your laptop. Claude: Anthropic's AI assistant for writing, analysis, coding and working with files. Claude is rated 4.5/5 from 2 user reviews.

Does Amp or Claude have a free plan?

Yes, both do. Amp is freemium and Claude is freemium, and each has a free plan or trial.

Which is cheaper, Amp or Claude?

Both can be used for free. Paid plans differ in limits and features, so compare the tiers in the pricing table above.