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Grok Build vs Claude Code: catalog facts
Grok Build	Claude Code
Freemium Available to try for free; extended use is tied to Grok plans.	Paid Requires a paid Claude subscription or API credits.
macOS, Command line	Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
Plan mode that blocks edits until you approve Supports skills, plugins, hooks and MCP servers	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
Depends on xAI's hosted Grok models Installation is through a curl-to-bash script	Requires a paid Claude plan or API credits It runs commands in your environment, so it needs supervision and permissions
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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