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Claude Code vs Amp: catalog facts
Claude Code	Amp
Paid Requires a paid Claude subscription or API credits.	Freemium The homepage does not list prices; check the site for current plans.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line	Web, Command line
Works directly in a real repository, running commands and tests rather than only suggesting text Available in the terminal, IDEs, desktop and web from one subscription	Agents keep running in hosted orbs without supervision CLI for local use and remote control
Requires a paid Claude plan or API credits It runs commands in your environment, so it needs supervision and permissions	Unattended work depends on the hosted service Pricing is not stated on the homepage
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Hosted service
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 26, 2026

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