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Goose vs Gemini CLI: catalog facts
Goose	Gemini CLI
Free The open-source software is available without a license fee. Hosting, hardware and…	Freemium Free to use within Google's free tier limits; higher usage requires a paid Gemini plan.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
Connects model providers with tools through MCP extensions.	Open source client under the Apache license Includes a usable free tier without requiring a paid plan
A configured model provider is required and may charge for use.	Requires Google authentication and depends on Gemini's cloud models Free tier request limits may be restrictive for heavy use
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: Apache-2.0	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
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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