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 Superpowers
Our take
Pick Claude Code if you're an engineer already on Claude Pro or Max who want the agent in the repo, next to chat. Pick Superpowers if you're claude Code users who want the agent to follow a written development loop. Skip Superpowers if you're people who want one pickable skill such as grill-me (Matt Pocock Skills) or visual art direction (Taste Skill).
Best for
Claude Code An agent that works the checkout
Superpowers A full agent methodology (brainstorm → plan → TDD → review)
Free plan
Claude Code No free plan
Superpowers $0 · mIT. Install via the Claude plugin marketplace or a clone
Lowest paid
Claude Code Pro $17/mo yearly, or $20 monthly
Superpowers Not published by the vendor
Next step up
Claude Code Max from $100/mo
Superpowers
Coding agent
Claude Code Claude Code (paid plans)
Superpowers Claude Code
Watch out
Claude Code Claude Code is on paid seats
Superpowers It is a methodology, not a design skill
Last checked
Claude Code 2026-10-22 · anthropic.com/pricing
Superpowers 2026-11-01 · github.com/obra/superpowers
Which one, then?
Pick Superpowers if
claude Code users who want the agent to follow a written development loop.
Read the Superpowers page