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Gemini CLI vs gptme: catalog facts
Gemini CLI	gptme
Freemium Free to use within Google's free tier limits; higher usage requires a paid Gemini plan.	Free Free and open source; model API costs depend on the provider you use.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line	Command line
Open source client under the Apache license Includes a usable free tier without requiring a paid plan	Runs shell commands and edits files directly Can browse the web as part of a task
Requires Google authentication and depends on Gemini's cloud models Free tier request limits may be restrictive for heavy use	Giving an agent shell access needs care Requires setting up a model provider
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: Apache-2.0	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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