claude-code-proxy vs free-claude-code
Model-routing proxies for coding tools compared
claude-code-proxy translates Anthropic-format requests so clients such as Claude Code can use OpenAI, Gemini, or Anthropic backends. free-claude-code is a local service with a shared model catalog and admin interface for multiple coding agents, providers, and local models.
claude-code-proxy: Connect Claude Code to Other Model Providers
A Python proxy that lets Anthropic-compatible clients such as Claude Code use OpenAI, Gemini, or Anthropic backends through LiteLLM. It suits developers who want to route Claude-style requests to another provider.
free-claude-code: Connect Coding Agents to Multiple AI Models
Free Claude Code is a local proxy and admin interface for routing coding agents to cloud and local language models. It suits developers who want one place to configure providers, switch models, and connect multiple coding clients.
| claude-code-proxy | free-claude-code | |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Python | Python |
| License | — | NOASSERTION |
| Stars | 3.8k | 56.4k |
| Forks | 494 | 9k |
| Last analyzed | Oct 9, 2026 | Oct 3, 2026 |
Key differences
- claude-code-proxy focuses on translating Anthropic API requests, while free-claude-code routes requests from 11 listed coding agents and editor clients.
- claude-code-proxy supports OpenAI, Gemini, and Anthropic backends; free-claude-code describes a broader catalog of hosted, subscription, and local providers.
- claude-code-proxy can run from source with uv or as a Docker container, while free-claude-code runs locally and must be running for connected clients to use its models.
- claude-code-proxy provides configurable model mappings and streaming or non-streaming responses; free-claude-code offers ordered fallback models and a local Admin UI.
- The supplied repository data lists 3.8k stars and 492 forks for claude-code-proxy, compared with 56.4k stars and 9k forks for free-claude-code.
- free-claude-code lists its license as NOASSERTION, while its README identifies AGPL-3.0-only and recommends verifying the repository license.
Choose claude-code-proxy if you…
- want to keep an Anthropic-compatible client workflow while using OpenAI or Gemini models.
- need configurable Claude-style model mappings or Google AI Studio and Vertex AI authentication options.
- want a focused proxy that can also route directly to Anthropic.
Choose free-claude-code if you…
- want one local interface for configuring providers and connecting multiple coding agents or editor clients.
- need ordered model fallbacks or want to combine hosted, subscription, and local models.
- want optional browser-based Codex sessions, Discord or Telegram access, or voice-note transcription.
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