Claude Code vs Sourcegraph Amp
Two of the most-asked-about agents in the coding space. Here's how they actually stack up.
Claude Code
Anthropic's official terminal-native AI coding agent
From $17/mo
Read full review →Sourcegraph Amp
Autonomous coding agent with enterprise-grade codebase context from Sourcegraph's code intelligence
Free tier
Read full review →Side-by-side comparison
| Claude Code | Sourcegraph Amp | |
|---|---|---|
| Tagline | Anthropic's official terminal-native AI coding agent | Autonomous coding agent with enterprise-grade codebase context from Sourcegraph's code intelligence |
| Pricing | From $17/mo | Free tier |
| Categories | coding, cli | coding, agent |
| Made by | Anthropic | Sourcegraph |
| Launched | 2024-09 | 2025-05 |
| Platforms | macOS, Linux, Windows | macOS, Windows, Linux, Web |
| Status | active | active |
Claude Code highlights
- + Multi-file edits across an entire repo
- + Autonomous task execution with planning
- + Native MCP server support for tools and integrations
- + Hooks for lifecycle automation
- + Subagents for parallel and isolated work
Sourcegraph Amp highlights
- + Deep codebase context powered by Sourcegraph's code intelligence
- + Autonomous multi-step task execution with plan-and-approve flow
- + Supports Claude, GPT-4o, and Gemini models
- + VS Code and JetBrains IDE integration
- + Cross-repository awareness for monorepos and multi-repo setups
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Claude Code or Sourcegraph Amp?
Neither is universally better. Claude Code (From $17/mo) leans into coding, while Sourcegraph Amp (Free tier) is closer to coding. Pick based on which workflow you actually do every day.
What is the price difference between Claude Code and Sourcegraph Amp?
Claude Code is from $17/mo. Sourcegraph Amp is free tier. See the pricing row in the comparison table.
Can I use Claude Code and Sourcegraph Amp together?
In most cases, yes. They serve overlapping but distinct needs, so running them side by side is common until you decide which fits your workflow.