Which workflow fits?
The decision is about model setup and how you inspect work, rather than terminal access alone. Claude Code also offers IDE, desktop and web surfaces; AX Code’s website focuses on its terminal runtime.
| Consideration | AX Code | Claude Code |
|---|---|---|
| Using both together | AX Code can use the installed Claude Code as a claude-code provider, reusing its local login/session. | The CLI can also be used directly in its own workflow. |
| Working environment | Terminal UI, CLI and a programmatic SDK. | Terminal, IDE integrations, desktop and web. |
| Model connections | Supported local runtimes and cloud providers, configured through /connect. | Anthropic and documented third-party deployment options; consult the deployment guide for compatibility. |
| Project work | Ask for changes, run project tools and inspect recorded sessions. | Read and edit project files, run commands and connect development tools. |
What to evaluate with AX Code
AX Code Standard is open source under Apache-2.0. Its terminal workflow supports connected local or cloud models, recorded execution, file-change review and session comparison. Local model performance depends on your hardware and selected model. External services may charge for usage.
AX Code Business is planned. The website’s illustrative speed display is not a benchmark against Claude Code.
Inspect AX Code’s source and documented capabilities ↗Is a terminal agent automatically a local model?
No. Running an agent in your terminal does not tell you where inference happens. AX Code can connect to a supported local runtime; cloud models and external tools can still send data off-device. Check the complete configuration of either tool.
Try a representative task
Start with the model and credentials you intend to use. Give each agent the same task, permission boundaries and tests. Review correctness and traceability before comparing elapsed time or cost.
开始使用 ↗Sources and scope
Written by the AX Code team. This is a workflow comparison, not an independent performance ranking. Check official documentation for current availability, plans and deployment requirements.