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Qwen Code vs. Gemini CLI

See what each agent is suited for and jump to the details that matter for your task.

What matters for your task

Example task Develop software

  • Qwen Code

    A good fit if you want a terminal coding agent and choose the model yourself

  • Gemini CLI

    A good fit if you work in the terminal and want to confirm write and shell actions yourself before they run

What to compare first

Environment, access and entry pricing

Qwen Code

Coding agent

Open coding agent with terminal, editor integration and a choice of model providers.

Tool category
Coding agents
Environment
Own computer; terminal and editor
Selbstbetrieb
Possible
Entry plan on pricing page
No fixed price listed
Europe
With requirements
Sources reviewed

Gemini CLI

Local terminal agent

Google's terminal-based coding agent for organisations with a Gemini Code Assist licence. Google has stopped selling new licences since 09.10.2026; for free accounts and Google AI Pro or Ultra, Antigravity CLI replaced it on 18.06.2026.

Tool category
Coding agents
Environment
Local terminal on macOS, Linux, Windows, or WSL
Selbstbetrieb
Possible
Entry plan on pricing page
Gemini Code Assist Standard / Enterprise: No longer available to new buyers. So far Standard around 19 to 23 USD, Enterprise around 45 to 54 USD per licence and month
Europe
With requirements
Sources reviewed

Check before you decide

Qwen Code

  • RequirementSetupInstall and connect an API provider or local model server.
  • LimitationProduct boundariesWeb UI and daemon are experimental; review code changes.
  • Not yet confirmedOutput qualitySuccess rates and German-language operation have not been tested here.

Gemini CLI

  • Not yet confirmedUnpaid API keyThe quota page still shows 250 requests a day with an unpaid API key. The repository only mentions existing paid API and Vertex keys. The pages do not settle whether the unpaid route still works.
  • LimitationCode Assist licences are endingNew Standard and Enterprise subscriptions have not been available since 09.10.2026. After 31.01.2027 annual subscriptions can no longer be renewed and no further licences bought; after 31.12.2027 monthly subscriptions can no longer be renewed either.
  • RequirementLocal requirements and internet accessInstallation requirements include a supported operating system, Node.js, a shell, and internet access.

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