Choose Claude Code on the web
The task is well specified, lives in GitHub, can run independently, and should return changes for review. Parallel cloud tasks and managed setup are the point.
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Claude Code on the web—or a persistent full shell?
Use Anthropic’s web product for clean, asynchronous tasks. Use Terminalbox when the work needs an interactive Linux terminal, long-lived processes, SSH, or more than one coding agent.
Terminalbox is independent from Anthropic. Claude usage is not included.
Choose by working mode 2 clear fits
Task handoff Describe → leave → review PR
Claude webLive workspace Prompt → inspect → run → reconnect
TerminalboxThe deciding question is not “which cloud is better?” It is whether you want a task runner or a terminal you keep.
The honest answer
Start with the included option.
If Claude Code on the web already fits the task, use it. Pay for Terminalbox only when the full-shell workflow below is materially different.
Choose Terminalbox
You need to explore, steer frequently, keep a dev server or database running, use SSH, avoid rebuilding a fresh task-specific VM, or move between Claude Code and other agent CLIs.
Watch a terminal survive the handoff →Side by side
Compare the operating model, not the logo.
Claude facts follow Anthropic’s official documentation linked above. Resource ceilings and preview behavior can change; the check date is explicit.
| Question | Claude Code on the web | Terminalbox |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Well-defined, asynchronous Claude tasks that can return a branch or pull request. | Exploratory or interactive work that needs a full shell and frequent steering. |
| Environment lifecycle | Each task starts in a fresh managed VM. Inactive environments eventually expire. | One paid pane keeps its workspace, processes, and tmux session available. |
| Terminal access | A task and conversation interface with supported commands. | A full interactive browser terminal plus SSH and the Terminalbox CLI. |
| Repository workflow | Strong GitHub integration; local Git repositories can also be uploaded as bundles. | Clone or sync any repository you can reach from the Linux shell. |
| Coding agents | Claude Code. | Claude Code, Codex, Gemini CLI, OpenCode, Hermes, OpenClaw, or plain shell. |
| Base resources | Approximately 4 vCPU, 16 GB RAM, and 30 GB disk in the current preview. | 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, and a 50 GB persistent workspace. |
| Additional hosting price | No separate VM compute charge; usage shares your eligible Claude plan limits. | €6/month for Base, separate from the coding-agent account you bring. |
What the €6 buys
One environment you can leave and re-enter.
- 01
Open the prepared Linux pane.
Choose Claude Code or another template, then authenticate the provider inside your own terminal. Terminalbox never asks for provider credentials in a form.
- 02
Build the workspace once.
Clone the repository, install the exact tools you need, run a database or preview server, and keep the working tree in the persistent home volume.
- 03
Reconnect instead of recreating.
Close the browser and return through another browser, SSH, or the Terminalbox CLI. The paid pane and tmux session remain on the hosted machine.
Before paying
Questions worth answering.
Is Terminalbox better than Claude Code on the web?
Not for every task. Claude Code on the web is the better default for a clear, asynchronous GitHub task that should come back as a branch or pull request. Terminalbox is for developers who specifically need an interactive Linux terminal, persistent processes, SSH, or several agent CLIs in one workspace.
Does Claude Code on the web stop when I close the browser?
No. Anthropic documents that cloud sessions continue after the browser closes. The distinction is environment shape and lifecycle: each task uses a managed cloud VM and inactive environments can expire, while a paid Terminalbox pane is a persistent full-shell workspace.
Can Terminalbox use repositories outside GitHub?
Yes. Terminalbox is a Linux shell, so you can clone from GitLab, Bitbucket, a self-hosted Git server, or another reachable remote. You manage repository authentication inside your own terminal.
Does the €6 plan include Claude usage?
No. Terminalbox charges for the hosted terminal. Claude Code authentication, model usage, rate limits, and charges remain on your separate Anthropic account. The same boundary applies to other supported coding agents.
What remains when I reconnect?
On a paid pane, the home workspace, running processes, and tmux session remain on the hosted machine. Reopening the browser or attaching over SSH returns you to that environment.
Is Terminalbox affiliated with Anthropic?
No. Terminalbox is an independent hosted-terminal product. Claude and Claude Code are Anthropic products, and no partnership or endorsement is implied.
Founding customer setup
Test the difference with one real task.
Tell us what needs to keep running. We’ll help determine whether Terminalbox is actually the right fit before you move the workflow.