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Codebuff vs Gemini CLI: catalog facts
CodebuffGemini CLI
Freemium

Installs from npm; the homepage does not list prices.

Freemium

Free to use within Google's free tier limits; higher usage requires a paid Gemini plan.

Command line Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
  • Simple install with npm
  • Indexes the codebase before making edits
  • Open source client under the Apache license
  • Includes a usable free tier without requiring a paid plan
  • Terminal only, with no graphical interface
  • Pricing details are not shown on the homepage
  • Requires Google authentication and depends on Gemini's cloud models
  • Free tier request limits may be restrictive for heavy use
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: Apache-2.0
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 26, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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