How much does Claude Code cost?

Claude Code is free to install (NPM package), but requires a Claude subscription: Pro at $20/month, Max at $100/month or $200/month, or API access with pay-per-use billing.

What is Remote Control on Claude Code?

Remote Control is a feature launched in February 2026 that lets you pilot Claude Code from a smartphone. You start a session on your terminal and can continue giving instructions from the Claude mobile app. Code stays on your local machine.

Is Claude Code open source?

The Claude Code CLI is not open source, but it supports the open MCP (Model Context Protocol) for tool integrations. The extension ecosystem is open.

Claude Code vs Cursor: which to choose?

Claude Code is a pure terminal agent, ideal for CLI-comfortable developers wanting to automate complex tasks. Cursor is a full graphical IDE with built-in AI. Claude Code excels in autonomy and problem-solving (SWE-bench 72.5%), Cursor in visual editing experience.

Can I use Claude Code with VS Code?

Yes, Claude Code works alongside any editor. It reads and modifies your project files from the terminal while you work in your preferred IDE.

What models does Claude Code use?

Claude Code uses Anthropic models: Claude Sonnet 4.5 for routine tasks and Claude Opus 4.6 for complex tasks (available with Max). Selection is automatic based on complexity.

Claude Code: Anthropic's Terminal AI Agent

Anthropic's terminal coding agent with Remote Control

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ComplexityIntermediate

Origin

🇺🇸United States

Ideal for

FreelancersStartupsSmall businessesMedium businessesMid-cap companiesLarge enterprises

ComplexityIntermediate

Origin

🇺🇸United States

Ideal for

FreelancersStartupsSmall businessesMedium businessesMid-cap companiesLarge enterprises

About Claude Code

Strengths

72.5% SWE-bench score (best in class)
Remote Control: pilot from your smartphone
Terminal-first: works with any existing IDE/editor
MCP support for external tool integrations
Sub-agents for task parallelization
Plan mode to design before executing
Deep codebase understanding
Persistent memory across sessions (CLAUDE.md)

Limitations

Terminal-only interface (no graphical IDE)
Requires Claude Pro subscription minimum ($20/mo)
High token consumption on complex tasks
No real-time autocomplete (not an IDE)
Learning curve for non-terminal users

Features

Autonomous Agent Mode

Multi-File Editing

Terminal Integration

Git Integration

AI-Assisted Debugging

MCP Support

Context Window

200K tokens

Remote / Mobile Control

Code Completion

Multi-Model Support

Inline AI Chat

AI Code Review

Open Source

Cloud execution

Real-Time Collaboration

Pricing

Pro

19 €/mo

Full Claude Code access
Claude Sonnet 4.5
MCP integrations
Plan mode
Persistent CLAUDE.md memory
5x free tier limits

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