Claude Code vs Suno

A detailed comparison to help you choose the right AI tool for your needs.

Winner
Anthropic

Claude Code

4.9
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Suno

Suno

4.6
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Our Pick
Claude Code

Claude Code edges out Suno with superior overall performance and features that make it the better choice for most users.

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Feature Comparison

Feature
Claude Code
Suno
Ratings
Overall Rating
4.9
4.6
Coding
5.0
-
Writing
4.5
-
Reasoning
4.8
-
Speed
4.3
4.8
Value
4.6
4.7
Pricing
Monthly Price
$20
$10
Free Tier
Input (per 1M tokens)
$5
-
Output (per 1M tokens)
$25
-
Features
Context Window
200K
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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

Suno

Pros

  • Full songs with vocals
  • Any genre or style
  • Very fast generation
  • Free tier available
  • Commercial license on paid plans

Cons

  • Lyrics can be hit or miss
  • Limited fine-tuning control
  • Not for professional production

Choose Claude Code if you need:

Complex refactoring, architecture work, autonomous agent development

Choose Suno if you need:

Content creators, social media, background music

Ready to get started?

Both tools offer free tiers or trials. Try them out and see which one works best for your workflow.