In short
- Claude Code is an agent for developers: it works in the terminal, in code editors (VS Code, JetBrains), in the Claude desktop app and in the browser. It uses Claude models and requires a paid Claude subscription or API billing.
- NEO is an agent in a standalone app with files, a browser, a terminal and the running app next to the chat. You can choose models from different companies, and built-in skills help you make a website, bot, game or copy without development experience.
Comparison
| NEO | Claude Code | |
|---|---|---|
| Who it’s for | Anyone who needs a result: from entrepreneurs to developers | Primarily developers |
| Where it runs | An app for Mac and Windows; web chat in the browser | Terminal, code editors, desktop app, browser |
| Models | Models from several companies to choose from | Claude models |
| Viewing the result | A built-in browser and the App section with Computer, iPhone, Android and Telegram modes | Terminal, change review, developer tools |
| Ready-made skills | Built-in skills for websites, apps, bots, games and content | Skills and instructions the user adds |
| Free | Web chat every day; the agent is on paid plans | No, a paid subscription or API is required |
When to choose NEO
- You’re not a programmer and don’t want to work in a terminal.
- You want to pick a model for the task: a fast one for simple things and a powerful one for complex ones.
- You need to see right away how a site looks on a phone and a mini app looks in Telegram.
- You want one tool for code, copy and ideas — in your language.
When to choose Claude Code
- You’re a developer and live in the terminal or a code editor.
- You need deep integration into your development workflow: git, CI, scripted automation.
- You already have a Claude subscription and work only with Anthropic models.
Can you use both?
Yes. Both work with ordinary folders on your computer. A project started in NEO can be continued in Claude Code — and vice versa.
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