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Gemini CLI vs Kiro CLI: catalog facts
Gemini CLI	Kiro CLI
Freemium Free to use within Google's free tier limits; higher usage requires a paid Gemini plan.	Freemium Proprietary software from Amazon; usage is governed by Kiro's plans.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line	Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
Open source client under the Apache license Includes a usable free tier without requiring a paid plan	Custom agents with predefined tool permissions and prompts Native MCP support and steering files
Requires Google authentication and depends on Gemini's cloud models Free tier request limits may be restrictive for heavy use	Closed source Relies on hosted AI models, so it needs a network connection
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: Apache-2.0	License: Proprietary
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 2, 2026

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