Pick Claude Code if
engineers already on Claude Pro or Max who want the agent in the repo, next to chat.
Read the Claude Code pageClaude Code vs Factory
Our take
Pick Claude Code if engineers already on Claude Pro or Max who want the agent in the repo, next to chat. Pick Factory if engineers who want a reviewable coding agent across CLI and desktop, and will watch the rolling rate limit.
Best for
Claude Code An agent that works the checkout
Factory An agent that reads the tree and waits for review
Free plan
Claude Code No free plan
Factory No free plan
Lowest paid
Claude Code Pro $17/mo yearly, or $20 monthly
Factory Pro $20/mo
Next step up
Claude Code Max from $100/mo
Factory Plus $100/mo
Coding agent
Claude Code Claude Code (paid plans)
Factory Missions
Runs where
Claude Code
Factory Hosted
Watch out
Claude Code Claude Code is on paid seats
Factory $20 is Pro usage, then the rolling cap
Last checked
Claude Code 2026-10-22 · anthropic.com/pricing
Factory 2026-10-22 · factory.ai/pricing
Which one, then?
Pick Factory if
engineers who want a reviewable coding agent across CLI and desktop, and will watch the rolling rate limit.
Read the Factory page