Claude Code costs up to $200 a month. Goose does the same thing for free.

Anthropic has released Claude Code, a terminal-based AI agent designed for autonomous coding, with subscription pricing ranging from $20 to $200 per month based on usage. In contrast, the open-source alternative Goose, developed by Block, offers similar functionality without subscription fees and operates locally, providing users with complete control over their data and the ability to work offline. Goose’s rapid adoption, reflected in over 26,100 stars on GitHub and its latest version 1.20.1, highlights a significant shift towards accessible AI tools for developers frustrated by commercial constraints.