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Gemini CLI vs Grok Build: catalog facts
Gemini CLI	Grok Build
Freemium Free to use within Google's free tier limits; higher usage requires a paid Gemini plan.	Freemium Available to try for free; extended use is tied to Grok plans.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line	macOS, Command line
Open source client under the Apache license Includes a usable free tier without requiring a paid plan	Plan mode that blocks edits until you approve Supports skills, plugins, hooks and MCP servers
Requires Google authentication and depends on Gemini's cloud models Free tier request limits may be restrictive for heavy use	Depends on xAI's hosted Grok models Installation is through a curl-to-bash script
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed 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	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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