Claude vs Code By AI

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

Claude logo

Claude

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

4.5(2 reviews)Freemium
Code By AI logo

Code By AI

One API key for Claude Code, Codex and Gemini — billed per token, from 1/6 of the official price.

Paid

Verdict

Claude is listed under AI Assistants and Code By AI under Coding AI. Only Claude has a free plan or trial. Only Claude is available on Windows, macOS and iOS. Only Code By AI is available on CLI.

Best overall

Claude

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

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.

Choose Code By AI if

  • You want a tool built for developers who code with Claude Code, Codex or Gemini CLI.
Best value
Claude
Best for beginners
Code By AI
Best for business
Claude

Features

12 features compared.

  • Artifacts
    Claude
    Available
    Code By AI
    Not available
  • Projects
    Claude
    Available
    Code By AI
    Not available
  • Claude Code
    Claude
    Available
    Code By AI
    Not available
  • File creation and code execution
    Claude
    Available
    Code By AI
    Not available
  • Web search and Research
    Claude
    Available
    Code By AI
    Not available
  • Memory
    Claude
    Available
    Code By AI
    Not available
  • Connectors
    Claude
    Available
    Code By AI
    Not available
  • Vision and document reading
    Claude
    Available
    Code By AI
    Not available
  • Claude in Chrome
    Claude
    Available
    Code By AI
    Not available
  • One API key for Claude Code, Codex and Gemini CLI
    Claude
    Not available
    Code By AI
    Available
  • One OpenAI-compatible endpoint
    Claude
    Not available
    Code By AI
    Available
  • Pay per token from 1/6 of official prices
    Claude
    Not available
    Code By AI
    Available

Pricing

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

  • Pricing model
    Claude
    Freemium
    Code By AI
    Paid
  • Free plan
    Claude
    Yes
    Code By AI
    No
  • Starting price
    Claude
    $0
    Code By AI
    0
  • Plans
    Claude
    6 plans
    Code By AI
    1 plan

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)

Code By AI plans

  • Pay per token

    0/month

    Pay per token from 1/6 of official prices across 21 models. Top up a balance; no subscription.

    • One API key for Claude Code, Codex and Gemini CLI
    • One OpenAI-compatible endpoint
    • 21 models
    • Pay per token from 1/6 of official prices
    • No subscription

Our ratings

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

Claude
9.1overall
Code By AI
Not rated yet
  • Coding & Syntax

    Claude
    9.3
    Code By AI
    Not rated
  • Reasoning & Logic

    Claude
    9.2
    Code By AI
    Not rated
  • Long Context

    Claude
    9.0
    Code By AI
    Not rated
  • Prose & Writing Quality

    Claude
    9.2
    Code By AI
    Not rated
  • Safety & Alignment

    Claude
    8.8
    Code By AI
    Not rated

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

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
    Claude
    Supported
    Code By AI
    Supported
  • Windows
    Claude
    Supported
    Code By AI
    Not supported
  • macOS
    Claude
    Supported
    Code By AI
    Not supported
  • iOS
    Claude
    Supported
    Code By AI
    Not supported
  • Android
    Claude
    Supported
    Code By AI
    Not supported
  • API
    Claude
    Supported
    Code By AI
    Supported
  • Browser Extension
    Claude
    Not supported
    Code By AI
    Not supported
  • Linux
    Claude
    Supported
    Code By AI
    Not supported
  • Chrome Extension
    Claude
    Supported
    Code By AI
    Not supported
  • CLI
    Claude
    Not supported
    Code By AI
    Supported

Integrations

Claude

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

Code By AI

3 integrations
  • Claude Code
  • Codex
  • Gemini CLI

Company

  • Company
    Claude
    Anthropic
    Code By AI
    Not listed
  • Founded
    Claude
    2021
    Code By AI
    Not listed
  • Headquarters
    Claude
    San Francisco, CA
    Code By AI
    Not listed
  • Monthly users
    Claude
    Not listed
    Code By AI
    1277
  • Listing
    Claude
    Claimed
    Code By AI
    Not claimed

Frequently asked questions

Is Claude better than Code By AI?

It depends on your workflow. Claude is built for coding and code review. Code By AI is built for developers who code with Claude Code, Codex or Gemini CLI.

What are the key feature differences between Claude and Code By AI?

Claude: Anthropic's AI assistant for writing, analysis, coding and working with files. Code By AI: One API key for Claude Code, Codex and Gemini — billed per token, from 1/6 of the official price. Claude is rated 4.5/5 from 2 user reviews.

Does Claude or Code By AI have a free plan?

Claude has a free plan or trial; Code By AI is paid only.

Which is cheaper, Claude or Code By AI?

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