Block's open-source Goose challenges Anthropic's paid Claude Code
block released goose, a free open-source alternative to anthropic's claude code. the local-first coding agent avoids the $20-$200 monthly subscription fees and strict usage caps that sparked a developer revolt against claude. goose has gained 26,100 github stars, emphasizing data privacy and offline functionality without cloud dependencies.
Block (formerly Square) released Goose, an open-source, local-first AI coding agent that directly competes with Anthropic's Claude Code. Goose operates entirely on a user's machine, eliminating the $20 to $200 monthly subscription fees and strict token-based usage caps associated with Claude Code's Pro and Max plans. The tool emphasizes privacy and offline capabilities, allowing developers to work without cloud dependency or rate limits.