compare
Gemini CLI vs goose
The same facts for both, read from GitHub every night, and the relation a person reviewed.
| Fact | Gemini CLI | goose |
|---|---|---|
| Language | TypeScript | Rust |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 107k | 55k |
| Latest | v0.62.0 | v1.53.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | about 6 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 21 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 109+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Claude Code. Alternatives to Claude Code →
Full replacementGemini CLIGoogle's terminal agent, open source and built around Gemini models.
Full replacementgooseLocal agent with a terminal and a desktop app, any model provider, extended through MCP.
Both replace GitHub Copilot. Alternatives to GitHub Copilot →
PartialGemini CLIAn agent that works on the whole repository, without completions as you type.
PartialgooseAn agent that works on the whole repository, without completions as you type.
Gemini CLI
- v0.64.0-nightly.20261006.gfb972b2f82026-10-06Release v0.64.0-nightly.20261006.gfb972b2f8pre-release
- v0.64.0-nightly.20261005.gfb972b2f82026-10-05Release v0.64.0-nightly.20261005.gfb972b2f8pre-release
- v0.64.0-nightly.20261003.gfb972b2f82026-10-03Release v0.64.0-nightly.20261003.gfb972b2f8pre-release
- v0.64.0-nightly.20261002.gc9096a8472026-10-02Release v0.64.0-nightly.20261002.gc9096a847pre-release
- v0.64.0-nightly.20261001.gc6bccb7ec2026-10-01Release v0.64.0-nightly.20261001.gc6bccb7ecpre-release
goose
- v1.53.02026-10-02Resizable Picture-in-Picture window for MCP Apps #12417
- v1.52.02026-09-23Live voice conversations in the desktop app #12093
- v1.51.02026-09-17Route Desktop to state-machine loop via ACP prompt meta #11247
- v1.50.12026-09-14Revert model updates for patch release
- v1.50.02026-09-08Support GPT-6 Astra models #11869
Gemini CLI
unsigned The latest release, v0.62.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
Loading the security report
goose
unsigned The latest release, v1.53.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
Loading the security report