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gptme vs Claude Code: catalog facts
gptme	Claude Code
Free Free and open source; model API costs depend on the provider you use.	Paid Requires a paid Claude subscription or API credits.
Command line	Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
Runs shell commands and edits files directly Can browse the web as part of a task	Works directly in a real repository, running commands and tests rather than only suggesting text Available in the terminal, IDEs, desktop and web from one subscription
Giving an agent shell access needs care Requires setting up a model provider	Requires a paid Claude plan or API credits It runs commands in your environment, so it needs supervision and permissions
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	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 26, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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