Our verdict
Who it's for
Code editor and terminal agent that works across your favorite tools
Who should look elsewhere
Desktop app needs a paid Claude subscription
Pros
- +Lives in the terminal and in the editor, so it can edit files, run tests, and handle git without a separate chat window
- +Included on every paid Claude plan, not a second coding seat
- +MCP, CLAUDE.md, skills, hooks, sub-agents, and scheduled routines are first-party
- +Opus Fast mode is documented at significantly faster speed for heavier sessions
Cons
- −Desktop app needs a paid Claude subscription
- −Usage is shared with Claude chat, so a long coding session burns the same pool
- −Console / API billing is a second meter if you leave the subscription path
- −Fast mode costs more per token than default Opus
Key features
- ✓Terminal CLI, VS Code / Cursor extension, JetBrains plugin, desktop app, web, Slack, iOS, Android
- ✓Reads the repo, edits files, runs commands, commits, and opens PRs
- ✓MCP servers, CLAUDE.md, auto memory, skills, and hooks
- ✓Sub-agents, background agents, Agent SDK, routines, and remote control
- ✓GitHub Actions and GitLab CI for review and triage
- ✓Opus 5 Fast mode in research preview at $10 / $50 per 1M tokens
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pro | $20 | month | Claude Code included; Same usage pool as Claude chat; $17/mo if billed annually ($200 up front) |
| Max 5x | $100 | month | Claude Code included; 5x Pro usage per 5-hour session; Opus 5 is the default on Max |
| Max 20x | $200 | month | Claude Code included; 20x Pro usage; Most access to Claude models on a personal seat |
| Console / API | — | month | Sign in with an Anthropic Console account; Billed at standard API token rates; Opus 5 Fast mode $10/$50 per 1M in the research preview |