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Claude Code vs Maki: catalog facts
Claude CodeMaki
Paid

Requires a paid Claude subscription or API credits.

Free

Free and open source under the MIT licence; you pay your chosen model provider for API…

Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line Windows, macOS, Linux, 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
  • File indexing and sandboxed tool chaining cut token use
  • Works with many model providers and compatible APIs
  • Requires a paid Claude plan or API credits
  • It runs commands in your environment, so it needs supervision and permissions
  • Requires an API key from a model provider
  • Young project from a single developer
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: MIT
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

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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