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Gemini CLI vs Qwen Code
The same facts for both, read from GitHub every night, and the relation a person reviewed.
| Fact | Gemini CLI | Qwen Code |
|---|---|---|
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 107k | 28k |
| Latest | v0.62.0 | sdk-typescript-v0.1.18 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | about 1 day between releases |
| Active contributors | 21 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 48+ 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 replacementQwen CodeTerminal agent that started from Gemini CLI, tuned for Qwen models and open to other providers.
Both replace GitHub Copilot. Alternatives to GitHub Copilot →
PartialGemini CLIAn agent that works on the whole repository, without completions as you type.
PartialQwen CodeAn 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
Qwen Code
- sdk-typescript-v0.1.182026-10-05SDK TypeScript Release v0.1.18
- desktop-v0.25.02026-10-05Qwen Code Desktop v0.25.0
- v0.25.02026-10-05Release v0.25.0
- v0.24.7-nightly.20261004.9915c7ff8f2026-10-04Release v0.24.7-nightly.20261004.9915c7ff8fpre-release
- v0.24.7-nightly.20261003.2c591ecc082026-10-03Release v0.24.7-nightly.20261003.2c591ecc08pre-release
Gemini CLI
unsigned The latest release, v0.62.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Qwen Code
unsigned The latest release, sdk-typescript-v0.1.18, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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