Is Claude Cowork just Claude Code with a different interface?

Close. They share the same agentic engine, but Cowork adds a visual desktop interface, folder permissions, scheduling, and defaults designed for non-technical work.

Do Claude Cowork and Claude Code cost extra?

No. Both are included in paid Claude plans starting with Pro at $20/month. Usage limits are shared across your plan.

Can Claude Cowork write code?

It can handle light scripting as part of a task, but serious software work belongs in Claude Code. That's what it's built and optimized for.

Can Claude Code do what Cowork does?

Mostly yes, which is exactly how Cowork was discovered as a product. But you'd be running document workflows through a terminal. Cowork does the same work with less friction for non-developers.

Do skills work on both?

Yes. Both support the SKILL.md open standard, so a skill from [Agensi](https://agensi.io) can work across Claude Code, Cowork, and 20+ other agents, depending on what the skill needs.

Should a small business team use Cowork or Claude Code?

For non-technical teams, Cowork. It requires no developer setup and the permission model is easier to manage. See [Claude Cowork for small business](/learn/claude-cowork-for-small-business).

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