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Claude vs Alma

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Claude

8.0
Developer Tools

Anthropic's official Claude AI desktop app

Alma

6.0
Communication

AI chat application

Metric Claude Alma
Category Developer Tools Communication
AI Score 8.0 6.0
30-day Installs 25.3K 76
90-day Installs 76.7K 490
365-day Installs 155.8K 1.2K
Version 1.6259.0,dc89db3be9b2bc795e0fda0ea3738b035a76ed46 0.0.765
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 76.2K 247
GitHub Forks 6.2K 4
Open Issues 5.9K 13
License
Language Shell
Last GitHub Commit 1mo ago 1mo ago
First Seen Oct 31, 2024 Dec 20, 2025

Reviews

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

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)