Antigravity vs Claude Code
Google Antigravity and Claude Code side by side: free tier, plans, models, editors and MCP support.
- Local servers
- Yes
- runs stdio servers
- Hosted servers
- Yes
- connects by URL
- Config
- CLI + JSON
- how servers are added
- Plugins
- Yes
- plugin marketplaces
Pick Antigravity if you want a free start, Gemini models and an app, terminal and editor plugins from Google. Pick Claude Code if you want Claude models on a Claude plan from $20 a month.
Antigravity can also run Claude Sonnet and Opus 5.5 on paid Google AI Pro and Ultra plans. Its CLI, agy, replaced Gemini CLI for free users in June 2026.
Good for
- Developers who want a free coding agent to start with
- Claude subscribers curious about Google Antigravity
- Gemini CLI users looking for what comes next
- People who want one agent across app, terminal and IDE
Side by side
Use Antigravity to start free or to work with Gemini models, and Claude Code if you want Claude as the main model. US prices, as of November 2026.
| Option | Claude Code | Antigravity |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes, basic limits |
| Paid entry plan | Pro, $20/mo | Google AI Pro, $19.99/mo |
| Top personal plan | Ultra, $200/mo | Google AI Ultra, $99.99 or $199.99/mo |
| Models | Claude models | Gemini, Claude, GPT-OSS (by plan) |
| Surfaces | Terminal, IDE, desktop, web | App, CLI, IDE, SDK |
| Editor plugins | VS Code, JetBrains | Six editors |
| Terminal command | claude | agy |
| Connect apps with MCP | Yes | Yes |
| Instruction file | CLAUDE.md | GEMINI.md, AGENTS.md |
| Limit window | 5-hour and weekly | Weekly free, 5-hour paid |
| More usage when out | Usage credits | AI credits, Pro and Ultra |
Which to pick
Our advice: start with Antigravity if you want a free tier or Gemini models, and use Claude Code if you want Claude models on a Claude plan. Antigravity's paid plans also offer Claude Opus and Sonnet 5.5, so the two are not exclusive.
Google says Antigravity's limits depend on capacity and can change, so check the plans page before you rely on them.
Best for
- Antigravity: developers who want a free agent to try first
- Antigravity: Gemini CLI users, since Google ships a migration path
- Antigravity: people who want an app, CLI and six editor plugins from one vendor
- Claude Code: Claude Pro, Max, Team and Enterprise users
- Claude Code: developers who want Claude models without a Google plan
Skip it if
- Claude Code: you want a free plan, since it starts at Pro
- Antigravity: you want Claude 5.5 models on the free plan, since Google's model table lists Sonnet 5.5 and Opus 5.5 on Pro (non-trial), Ultra and Enterprise; Claude 4.6 models on Free are marked for removal on November 18, 2026
Questions
Antigravity vs Claude Code: which is better?
Neither wins outright. They are from different vendors with different pricing, and neither publishes a head-to-head test. Try Antigravity's free plan and Claude Code on Pro with the same real task.
Is Google Antigravity free?
Yes, with limits. Google lists an Individual plan at $0 with agent models, unlimited Tab completions and basic weekly rate limits. Google AI Pro and Ultra add higher limits and an AI credit pool.
Is Claude Code free?
No. Claude Free does not include Claude Code. You need Pro ($20 a month, or $17 billed yearly) or higher, or you can pay per token with a Console account (checked November 2026).
Can I use Claude models in Antigravity?
Yes. Google's model table lists Claude Sonnet 5.5 and Opus 5.5 on Google AI Pro (non-trial subscriptions only), Ultra and Enterprise. The table also lists Claude 4.6 models and GPT-OSS-120b on Free, Plus and Pro, marked for removal on November 18, 2026.
What does Antigravity cost?
The Individual plan is $0. Google AI Pro is $19.99 a month and Google AI Ultra is $99.99 (5x Pro limits) or $199.99 (20x), US prices on Google's subscriptions page as of November 2026. Business use goes through Google Cloud.
Does Antigravity support MCP?
Yes. You can add servers in the Antigravity app, the IDE (MCP Store) or the CLI (mcp_config.json or /mcp). See what MCP is and Claude Code MCP setup.
Is Antigravity the new Gemini CLI?
Google's Gemini CLI README says free individual access and Google AI Pro and Ultra moved to Antigravity CLI on June 18, 2026. See Claude Code vs Gemini CLI and the Gemini CLI MCP guide.
Which editors does Antigravity work in?
VS Code, JetBrains IDEs, Visual Studio, Zed, Xcode and Eclipse (public preview), plus a standalone Antigravity IDE. Claude Code has VS Code and JetBrains extensions, a terminal CLI, a desktop app and the web.
How do the usage limits compare?
Claude plans have a 5-hour and a weekly limit, and Ultra has no 5-hour limit for verified accounts. Antigravity free users get a weekly quota, while Pro and Ultra get a 5-hour quota up to a weekly limit.
Information
updated Nov 3, 2026
- Transports
- stdio, SSE, Streamable HTTP
- Config file (all)
.mcp.json (project) or ~/.claude.json (user)- MCP docs
- code.claude.com
Sources
Docs, issue trackers and discussions this page is built from.
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- Google Antigravity pricing · antigravity.google
- Antigravity models · antigravity.google
- Claude Code overview · code.claude.com
- google-gemini/gemini-cli README · github.com
- Antigravity plans · antigravity.google
- Antigravity MCP · antigravity.google
- Get started with Antigravity · antigravity.google
- Migrating from Gemini CLI · antigravity.google
- Google AI plans · gemini.google
- Claude plans and pricing · claude.com
- Claude Code MCP · code.claude.com