Side by side
| Feature | Claude | Graphite |
|---|---|---|
| What it does | AI assistant by Anthropic for chat, writing, coding and research, used by individuals and teams. | AI code review platform for GitHub teams, with stacked PRs, AI reviews, chat and a merge queue to ship code faster. |
| Price from | 17 USD/mo | 20 USD/mo |
| Free plan | yes | trial |
| Platforms | web, ios, android, mac, windows, linux, api, chrome | web, api, chrome |
| API | yes | not stated |
Claude: key features
- Chat on web, iOS, Android and desktop
- Web search
- Memory across conversations
- Create files and execute code
- Projects to organize chats and documents
- Connectors and remote MCP for external tools
Graphite: key features
- Stacked PRs managed through a CLI and VS Code extension
- AI code review with suggested fixes on every PR
- Graphite Chat for questions, CI fixes and commits inside the PR page
- Stack-aware merge queue that keeps branches green
- Unified inbox with Slack notifications
- Team insights and a CI optimizer
FAQ
Is Claude or Graphite better?
It depends on the job - compare prices, free plans and features in the table above.
Are Claude and Graphite free?
Claude: Yes, there is a free plan. Free plan: chat on web and apps, code generation and data visualization, writing, web search, memory, file creation and code execution, desktop extensions, connectors, extended thinking. Limited use, no payment required. Graphite: There is a free trial. Hobby plan is free for personal projects with limited AI Reviews and limited Chat, on personal account repos only. Team plan has a free trial, and the homepage mentions a free first 30 days with no credit card required.