Claude Code vs Gemini 3
A detailed comparison to help you choose the right AI tool for your needs.
Our Pick
Claude Code
Claude Code edges out Gemini 3 Pro with superior overall performance and features that make it the better choice for most users.
Try Claude CodeFeature Comparison
Feature
Claude Code
Gemini 3
Ratings
Overall Rating
4.9
4.8
Coding
5.0
4.7
Writing
4.5
4.5
Reasoning
4.8
4.8
Speed
4.3
4.7
Value
4.6
5.0
Pricing
Monthly Price
$20
$20
Free Tier
Input (per 1M tokens)
$5
$1.25
Output (per 1M tokens)
$25
$5
Features
Context Window
200K
1049K
Vision/Images
Audio
Video
Code Generation
AI Agents
Claude Code
Pros
- Highest SWE-bench score (72.7%)
- Agentic codebase navigation
- Full Git/GitHub integration
- Rewind feature for code rollback
- MCP support out of the box
Cons
- Requires Pro subscription ($20/mo)
- Slower than simpler tools for basic tasks
Gemini 3 Pro
Pros
- Best value - cheapest premium model
- Massive 1M+ token context
- First model to hit 1500 Elo
- True multimodal (video, audio, text, images)
- Excellent for large codebases
Cons
- Writing style less polished than Claude
- Google ecosystem integration can be limiting
- Deep Think mode limited to Ultra subscribers
Choose Claude Code if you need:
Complex refactoring, architecture work, autonomous agent development
Choose Gemini 3 if you need:
Large projects, budget-conscious users, multimodal tasks
Ready to get started?
Both tools offer free tiers or trials. Try them out and see which one works best for your workflow.