Claude Code vs Google Antigravity (2026): Pricing, Features & Which to Choose

Who comes out ahead

Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.

Lower starting price
Not comparable
Not comparable: Google Antigravity does not list a price
Free plan
Google Antigravity
Only Google Antigravity has one
Higher rating
Claude Code
4.6 against 4.2
Same job?
Yes
Both are Coding tools

Side by side

Compared on	Claude Code	Google Antigravity
Our rating	4.6Better	4.2
Starts at	$20/mo	Free
Free plan	No	YesBetter
Category	Coding	Coding
Plans	Pro$20/mo Max$100/mo	Free
Key features	Terminal-native agent with direct codebase and shell access Multi-file, coordinated code changes in one session Runs tests and reads output as part of task completion Git-aware, can commit and manage version control directly Configurable permission levels for autonomous actions	Agents that act across editor, terminal, and browser Built on a VS Code foundation Support for Gemini 3 Pro, Claude Sonnet 4.5, and GPT-OSS models Both synchronous editing and agent-first interaction modes Free for individuals during public preview
Pros	Direct shell and codebase access supports genuinely complex, multi-step tasks Can verify its own work by actually running tests and reading results Git integration keeps changes properly tracked	Cross-surface agent action, including the browser, is a genuine differentiator Model choice spans multiple leading providers, not just Google's own Free access during public preview
Cons	No free tier, requires a paid Claude subscription or API access Terminal-based workflow has a learning curve for developers used to GUI tools Broader task scope means reviewing larger, multi-file changes takes real attention	Very new product still in public preview, features may change Overlaps with Google's other coding tools in this category, worth comparing directly Longer-term pricing after preview hasn't been established
Company	Anthropic, founded 2025	Google, founded 2025

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FAQ

Questions people ask

Is Claude Code better than Google Antigravity?

In our reviews Claude Code scores 4.6 and Google Antigravity scores 4.2. The better pick depends on the job. Claude Code: Anthropic's agentic CLI tool for real software development work. Google Antigravity: Google's agent-first IDE that can act inside the browser too.

Which is cheaper, Claude Code or Google Antigravity?

Claude Code: from $20/mo. Google Antigravity: free.

Do Claude Code and Google Antigravity have free plans?

Only Google Antigravity has a free plan.

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