Two Paths to Autonomy
Both OpenClaw and Claude Code offer terminal-based AI assistance, but they serve different primary purposes.
OpenClaw Strategy
- Model Agnostic: Works with OpenAI, Claude, Llama, and Mistral.
- Extensible Skills: Built for browsing, social media, and desktop control beyond just code.
- Persistent Persona: Maintains a long-term "Soul" across multiple devices.
Claude Code Strategy
- Optimized for Claude: Deeply integrated with Anthropic's latest models.
- Developer Focused: Primarily built for terminal-based coding and git workflows.
- Stateless: Generally operates on a per-session basis within a repository.
Verdict: Choose OpenClaw for a general-purpose AI workforce; choose Claude Code for
high-speed, terminal-native software development.