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Claude Code vs Grok Build: catalog facts
Claude CodeGrok Build
Paid

Requires a paid Claude subscription or API credits.

Freemium

Available to try for free; extended use is tied to Grok plans.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line macOS, 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
  • Plan mode that blocks edits until you approve
  • Supports skills, plugins, hooks and MCP servers
  • Requires a paid Claude plan or API credits
  • It runs commands in your environment, so it needs supervision and permissions
  • Depends on xAI's hosted Grok models
  • Installation is through a curl-to-bash script
Downloadable app Downloadable app
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 Needs internet

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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