# Claude vs 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 profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/claude
- Code By AI profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/code-by-ai
- Comparison page: https://finderatlas.com/compare/claude-vs-code-by-ai
- Last reviewed: November 2026

## 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.

### 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.

## Pricing

| | Claude | Code By AI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Paid |
| Free plan or trial | Yes | No |
| Starting price | $0 | 0 |

## Features

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

## Platforms

| Platform | Claude | Code By AI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | No |
| macOS | Yes | No |
| iOS | Yes | No |
| Android | Yes | No |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Browser Extension | No | No |
| Linux | Yes | No |
| Chrome Extension | Yes | No |
| CLI | No | Yes |

## Claude strengths

- 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

## Claude limitations

- 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

## FAQ

**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.