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Alma vs Claude
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Alma
6.0AI chat application
Claude
8.0Anthropic's official Claude AI desktop app
| Metric | Alma | Claude |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Communication | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 67 | 16.8K |
| 90-day Installs | 160 | 56.3K |
| 365-day Installs | 1.4K | 210.9K |
| Version | 0.4.15 | 1.40609.0,f65e386db0db64c8f8b39950e25adb11f5f5e3f3 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 247 | 76.2K |
| GitHub Forks | 4 | 6.2K |
| Open Issues | 13 | 5.9K |
| License | — | — |
| Language | — | Shell |
| Last GitHub Commit | 5mo ago | 5mo ago |
| First Seen | Dec 20, 2025 | Oct 31, 2024 |
Reviews
Alma
Alma is an AI-powered chat application that offers intelligent conversations, making it ideal for users seeking advanced chat features. It stands out with its integration of AI technology, providing a unique communication experience.
Alma is an AI-powered chat application designed for intelligent conversations.
Pros
- + Active development with recent updates
- + AI integration for advanced chat features
- + Cross-platform support
Cons
- - Potential confusion with other projects named Alma
- - Previous UI issues on Windows (now resolved)
Claude
Claude is Anthropic's AI desktop app designed for developers, offering natural language interaction in the terminal to automate coding tasks and improve efficiency.
Claude acts as an AI assistant within the terminal, helping with coding tasks through natural language commands.
Pros
- + Seamless terminal integration for developers
- + Natural language interaction for coding tasks
- + Automates routine coding and git workflows
Cons
- - Usage limits on the Max subscription
- - Terminal scrolling issues during interaction