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Kiro CLI vs Claude Code: catalog facts
Kiro CLI	Claude Code
Freemium Proprietary software from Amazon; usage is governed by Kiro's plans.	Paid Requires a paid Claude subscription or API credits.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line	Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
Custom agents with predefined tool permissions and prompts Native MCP support and steering files	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
Closed source Relies on hosted AI models, so it needs a network connection	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: Proprietary	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 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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